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The Ultimate Moist and Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake

A thick, moist slice of dark chocolate fudge cake covered in rich, glossy chocolate frosting, sitting on a white plate.
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Create a rich, decadent chocolate fudge cake from scratch that is guaranteed moist and features a silky, fudgy frosting. This recipe is simple enough for everyday baking but perfect for special occasions like birthdays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper circles.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the fudge frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1 cup cocoa powder, alternating with the heavy cream, beating until smooth.
  10. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more cream if the frosting is too stiff.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the frosting evenly over the top.
  12. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  13. Allow the cake to set slightly before slicing and serving this decadent chocolate dessert.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee deepens the cocoa flavor without making the cake taste like coffee. This is the secret to a deep cocoa flavor cake.
  • For an extra rich, bakery-style chocolate cake, use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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