Description
Linda’s fudge cake delivers rich chocolate indulgence from American baking traditions. Moist layers combine intense cocoa with creamy frosting, creating a dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (340 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature (for cake)
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 ½ tsps baking soda
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously grease two 9-inch circular cake pans with butter and flour to prevent adhesion.
- Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly integrated.
- Batter Creation: Blend softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and whole milk into the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth, homogeneous mixture forms without any visible lumps.
- Pan Distribution: Evenly divide the cake batter between the prepared pans, smoothing the surfaces with a spatula to eliminate potential air pockets.
- Baking Process: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Cooling Stage: Allow the cakes to rest in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Frosting Preparation: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Frosting Refinement: Remove from heat and incorporate heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar, whisking until the mixture becomes silky and lustrous.
- Cake Assembly: Position the first cake layer on a serving plate, spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting, then carefully place the second layer on top.
- Final Decoration: Lavishly coat the entire cake with the remaining frosting, creating a smooth, inviting exterior that promises rich chocolate decadence.
Notes
- Prevent Cake Sticking: Thoroughly butter and flour cake pans, ensuring complete coverage to guarantee easy cake removal without breaking.
- Mixing Mastery: Combine dry ingredients first to distribute cocoa powder and leavening agents evenly, preventing clumping and ensuring consistent cake texture.
- Toothpick Test Tip: Check cake doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – minimal crumbs indicate perfect baking, while wet batter means more oven time.
- Frosting Finesse: Melt chocolate and butter slowly over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 65 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg