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Chocolate Fudge Cake

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A rich, moist, and decadent chocolate fudge cake perfect for special occasions or satisfying a deep chocolate craving.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat until well combined.
  4. Stir in the boiling water carefully (the batter will be thin).
  5. Mix in the sour cream until smooth and evenly combined.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until smooth.
  10. Add milk and vanilla, continuing to beat until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
  11. Frost the cooled cakes by placing one layer on a serving plate, adding frosting on top, then placing the second layer and covering the entire cake with remaining frosting.

Notes

  • You can add chocolate chips or chunks to the batter for extra texture.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature.

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