Fudgy Pudgy Cake Recipe

Name: Fudgy Pudgy Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup hot water; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 2 3/4 cups packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Filling; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup butter, softened; Glaze; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/4 cup milk; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 cup hot water
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Filling
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
Glaze
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a small bowl, combine cocoa and hot water until smooth; cool. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and cocoa mixture. Stir in vanilla.
2
Pour into three greased and waxed paper lined 9 inch round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in cooled mixture.
4
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake.
5
For glaze, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Add milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. With an electric mixer, beat in confectioners' sugar until blended. Cool for 15-20 minutes; spread over top of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

2887

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

380

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1 cup hot water, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 2 3/4 cups packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Fudgy Pudgy 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 Pudgy Cake

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