Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake
Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake
ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- Grease and flour for cake pans
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3.
Add the sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 4.
Gradually pour in the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth. Stir in the melted bittersweet chocolate.
- 5.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- 6.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- 7.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 8.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well after each addition.
- 9.
Pour in the heavy cream and add the vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.Assembly:
- 10.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of chocolate buttercream frosting over the top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
- 11.
Use the remaining frosting to cover the sides and top of the cake.
- 12.
Decorate with chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.
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