Description
A classic dessert with rich chocolate flavor and creamy fudge frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients with buttermilk and hot coffee.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla, whipping until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread a layer of frosting over the top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with frosting.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or melted chocolate. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Mix until just combined. Add more heavy cream to frosting if too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, layered cake, fudge frosting, dessert recipe, celebration cake