Chocolate Fudge Cake

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Rich, moist layers of deep chocolate cake enveloped in a luscious, velvety milk chocolate frosting.
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Chocolate Fudge Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Calories: 607.2

Description

This decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. It features incredibly moist layers infused with melted unsweetened chocolate, topped with a generous amount of silky milk chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth. The combination of light brown sugar and butter creates a tender crumb and rich flavor profile that is both nostalgic and sophisticated. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply treating yourself on a quiet Sunday afternoon, this cake brings a sense of homemade luxury to any gathering. It pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea, making it a timeless classic for dessert tables.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with buttered and floured parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together 3 cups of cake flour, 2 cups of light brown sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Break up any lumps of sugar.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of milk with 3 eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; set aside.
  5. Chop 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate into coarse bits.
  6. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler set over hot (not boiling) water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of milk and 6 ounces of softened butter.
  8. Add the milk-butter mixture to the dry ingredients and beat for 1 1/2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl twice.
  9. Add the egg mixture in three parts, beating for 20 seconds after each addition and scraping the bowl.
  10. Stir the melted unsweetened chocolate into the batter until just incorporated.
  11. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  12. Bake in the center of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when lightly pressed in the center.
  13. Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  14. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting: Chop 1 pound of milk chocolate and 1/2 pound of semisweet or extra-bittersweet chocolate.
  15. Melt the frosting chocolates in a double boiler over hot water, stirring until smooth.
  16. Remove from heat and let cool until just no longer warm to the touch, about 20 minutes.
  17. In a large bowl, beat 3/4 pound (1.5 cups) of softened butter until creamy.
  18. Add the cooled chocolate mixture to the butter and beat for about 3 minutes until evenly blended and smooth.
  19. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the frosting on top.
  20. Top with the second cake layer.
  21. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
  22. For decoration, pull a serrated knife back and forth across the surface to create a zigzag pattern.
  23. Use a small spatula or spoon handle to pull out spikes of frosting around the sides for texture.
  24. Let the cake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 607.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.9g51%
Saturated Fat 19.3g97%
Cholesterol 14.8mg5%
Sodium 59.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 67.0g23%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugars 57.9g
Protein 8.6g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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