Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake 🍫🎂
This Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake is rich, moist, and absolutely indulgent! It features two layers of soft chocolate cake, a silky fudge filling, and a crunchy chocolate topping for extra decadence. Perfect for any celebration or just a treat-yourself moment.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
• 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
For the Fudge Filling:
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
• ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch (23cm) cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add boiling water and mix until the batter is well combined (it will be thin, but that’s okay!).
5. Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Fudge Filling
1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
3. Pour in heavy cream and vanilla, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of fudge filling over it.
2. Place the second cake layer on top and spread more fudge filling over the entire cake.
3. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for a crunchy texture.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
Slice and serve your rich Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream