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Chocolate Fudge Cake

This moist chocolate cake is loaded with sweet rich flavor, it's like eating a thick brownie frosted with chocolate. It's not overpowering but you can really taste the chocolate flavor. The chocolate fudge is what makes this the best chocolate cake ever! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 914kcal

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Fudge

  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Butter and flour two 9" cake pans
  • Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder, all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix the flour mixture and egg mixture until well incorporated then pour in the boiling water slowly while mixing
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and tap pans on the counter to get rid of any air bubbles
  • Bake the cakes for about 28-30 minutes or until fully cooked through
  • Allow the cakes to completely cool
  • To make the fudge, place 1/2 of the unsalted butter, salt, brown sugar, and 1/2 of the heavy cream in a sauce pan.
  • Stir and cook over high heat until it thickens and turns into a caramel color, then lower the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes
  • Place the mixture in a large bowl and stir in the remaining butter
  • Once the butter melts, stir in the remaining heavy cream.
  • Add 1/2 of the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and mix well.
  • Add 1/2 of the bitter sweet chocolate and stir until it melts
  • Once the bitter sweet chocolate melts, stir in the remaining powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and bittersweet chocolate.
  • Let it cool at room temperature and then place it in the fridge for 1 hour
  • Frost the cake with the cooled fudge and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 914kcal | Carbohydrates: 148g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 118g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3.9mg