Ultimate Fudge Chocolate Cake

Ultimate Fudge Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cupsAll-purpose flour 
• 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• ½ tsp Salt
• 2 ½ Granulated sugar 
• 3 large Eggs – 
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Whole milk 
• 1 cup Hot coffee (or hot water)
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract 

• For the Fudge Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
• 8 oz Semi-sweet chocolate melted and cooled¹
• ½ Unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 3 cups Powdered sugar sifted
•  ½ Heavy cream (add more for creamier texture)
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract 
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

         Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.

         In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

        In another bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, and oil until light and well combined. Mix in milk and vanilla.

        Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Slowly pour in the hot coffee and mix until smooth and thin (the batter will be runny—this gives the cake its fudgy texture).

       Divide the batter evenly among the three pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

        Beat the softened butter until creamy. Add melted chocolate and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, and beat until thick, fluffy, and spreadable. Mix in vanilla and salt.

Assemble:

          Place the first layer on a cake board, spread frosting evenly on top, then repeat with the second and third layers. Frost the outside of the cake with a generous coat, smoothing with a spatula for a sleek finish.

         Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted chocolate if desired.

       Slice, Serve and Enjoy 😋💕😊