Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter (1-1/2 sticks); 2 squares (2-oz) unsweetened chocolate; 2 1/4 c. all purpose flour; 2 c. sugar; 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1 3/4 c. buttermilk; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 3/4 c. whipping cream; 1 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

3/4 c. butter (1-1/2 sticks)
2 squares (2-oz) unsweetened chocolate
2 1/4 c. all purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, at room temperature
3/4 c. whipping cream
1 1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
3
In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate, stirring, over low heat.
4
Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in large bowl of electric mixer.
5
Add chocolate mixture, buttermilk and eggs.
6
Beat on low speed for 1 minute; increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
7
Divide batter between cake pans.
8
Bake until cakes spring back when gently pressed, 25 to 30 minutes; cool in pans 5 minutes; invert onto wire rack.
9
Meanwhile, bring cream just to a boil.
10
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips; mix until frosting is smooth and starts to thicken.
11
Place 1 cooled layer on cake plate.
12
Spread with 1/3 cup frosting.
13
Top with second layer.
14
Frost top and side of cake with remaining frosting.

3057

kcal

Calories

190

Fat

319

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. butter (1-1/2 sticks), 2 squares (2-oz) unsweetened chocolate, 2 1/4 c. all purpose flour, 2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Fudgy Chocolate 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.

Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake

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