Description
A rich and moist cake filled with creamy fudge frosting, perfect for celebrations and satisfying chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- In a clean bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Take the cooled cake layers and spread a layer of fudge frosting between each layer. Once stacked, spread frosting over the top and sides of the entire cake.
- For decoration, drizzle melted chocolate over the top and sprinkle chocolate shavings.
- Serve slices and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Don’t overmix the batter for a light and fluffy cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, fudge cake, layered cake, dessert, birthday cake