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The Ultimate Moist and Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake with Silky Chocolate Fudge Frosting

A moist, dark slice of chocolate fudge cake with three layers and thick fudge frosting.
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Bake this decadent, homemade chocolate fudge cake that delivers deep chocolate flavor and a guaranteed moist texture. This recipe creates a showstopper dessert perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt for the cake layers.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Silky Chocolate Fudge Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder, alternating with the heavy cream, beating until smooth.
  9. Beat in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream, one teaspoon at a time.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the frosting evenly over the top.
  11. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, use melted high-quality chocolate in your frosting instead of just cocoa powder.
  • This recipe is guaranteed moist; using hot coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • You can find more of my favorite recipes on my Pinterest account.

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