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: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 2-1/4 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 3 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed

1
Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in chocolate. Combine the cake flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
2
Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, all-purpose flour, milk and egg until smooth. Add the dates. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate.
4
For frosting, combine the cream, sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and butter until melted. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until spreadable, stirring occasionally.
5
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 2-1/4 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 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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