Best Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting Recipe

Name: Best Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 eggs; 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate; 2/3 cup milk; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup milk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

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Heat oven to 350F.
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Grease and flour 13x9x3-inch pan, 3 8-inch round pans or 2 9-inch round pans.
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Beat all ingredients except fudge frosting in a large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
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Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, scraping bowl constantly.
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Pour into pan(s).
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Bake for 40-45 minutes (rectangle pan) or 30-35 minutes (round pans), or until wooden pick comes out clean.
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Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove frompans.
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Cool completely.
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Frost.
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Frosting: Mix all ingredients except vanilla in a 2-1/2 quart saucepan.
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Heat to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
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Boil 1 minute without stirring.
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Place saucepan in a bowl of ice and water.
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Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency; add vanilla.

1676

kcal

Calories

Fat

279

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Best Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

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