This Chocolate Fudge Cake is the most fabulously rich chocolate cake. It's the perfect chocolate cake for the chocolate lover in your life especially if it's frosted with this recipe for Chocolate Fudge Frosting.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1-2/3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
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- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup water
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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup milk
Preparation:
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the first set of ingredients with a wire whisk. Set aside. In a microwavable container melt chocolate with water. Microwave 1 minute and check chocolate. If not melted, continue microwaving for 10 seconds at a time. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla and mix. Pour in the chocolate a little at a time and mix. Combine completely. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk until all is used. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 27 to 35 minutes until tested with a toothpick and cake has pulled away from the pans. Frost Chocolate Fudge Cake as desired.
Makes two 9-inch chocolate cake layers
Makes two 9-inch chocolate cake layers
