Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
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This rich and decadent chocolate fudge cake is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and fudgy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to please chocolate lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- If desired, add hot coffee to the batter and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!
Tips
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- To make the cake even more moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the batter.
- For a fun twist, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
- Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
