Fudge Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Fudge Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2/3 cup white sugar; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted; 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
2
In a separate bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and white and brown sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla. At low speed, begin by adding a little of the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Alternate with buttermilk until all are blended together. Start and end with flour.
3
Line bottoms of 2 9-inch pans with waxed paper; grease and flour. Pour batter in.
4
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 25-30 minutes. Test with toothpick. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before turning onto racks to cool completely.
5
To Make Frosting: Cream together 3/4 cup butter and confectioners' sugar. Slowly add melted chocolate and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost cooled cake.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Fudge Layer Cake 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.

Fudge Layer Cake

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