Best 9 Fudge Filled Vanilla Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and decadent dessert that will impress your friends and family? If so, then look no further than fudge-filled vanilla cake. This classic combination of flavors is sure to please even the most discerning palate. With its moist and fluffy vanilla cake layers and rich, creamy fudge filling, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just want to indulge in a delicious dessert, fudge-filled vanilla cake is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FUDGE FILLED VANILLA BUNDT CAKE



Fudge Filled Vanilla Bundt Cake image

This Fudge Filled Vanilla Bundt Cake recipe is buttery and moist with a super fudgy cream cheese filling inside! Absolutely delicious!

Provided by Cookies & Cups

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups flour
5 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 ounces semi- sweet chocolate chips, melted
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar
1- 2 Tbsp milk
mini chocolate chips to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°
  • Heavily grease a bundt pan with butter or shortening and dust with flour, set aside.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer beat the butter and the sugar together for 2 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add in the eggs and vanilla and continue mixing until smooth and combined.
  • Mix the baking powder and salt into the mix and combine.
  • Turn mixer to low and add in flour and milk in alternating amounts, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until smooth. Transfer batter into a medium sized bowl, because you will need a clean mixing bowl for the next step.
  • In the clean bowl of your mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth. Next mix the melted chocolate into the cream cheese, until it's smooth. Finally beat in the egg into the mixture until creamy.
  • To assemble the cake spread half of the cake batter into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan. Next spoon the chocolate filling into the center of the batter, keeping the chocolate in the center of the batter so it doesn't touch the edges. Finally spread the remainder of the batter on top of the chocolate, covering completely.
  • Bake for 50- 55 minutes or until the cake is set.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the bundt pan for 10 minutes and then invert pan onto a serving platter or cake stand.
  • Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle this onto the warm cake. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, if desired.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

FUDGE-FILLED VANILLA CAKE



Fudge-Filled Vanilla Cake image

For my husband's birthday cake, I used white chocolate pudding mix as part of the cake's topping. Guests rated this fluffy cake excellent. -Linnea Ledgister, Wausau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white baking chips, melted
FUDGE FILLING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MOUSSE TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in melted chips until combined., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter with milk over low heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Cool cake completely in pan on a wire rack., For mousse topping, in a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping and vanilla until combined. Spread over cake. If desired, top with chocolate curls. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE



Chocolate Fudge Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Ganache Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h1m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs
2 2/3 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/8 cups cocoa powder
1 1/2 pounds sweet butter, soft
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil 3 (10-inch) cake pans and line the bottom with parchment paper. Alternately, oil the pans and then flour them.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the brown sugar and oil. Turn on the mixer to a low speed and mix in the eggs. Let the sugar, oil, and eggs mix while sifting together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Set this mixture aside.
  • In another small bowl, mix the vanilla into the milk and set this aside as well. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the cocoa and whisk it until it is smooth. To the egg mixture, alternately add the flour mixture and the milk mixture beginning and ending with flour. With the mixer off, scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition. With the mixture at a low speed add the cocoa. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pour this mixture into the prepared cake pans. Bake the cake for approximately 15 minutes or until tester comes out clean. When cake layers have cooled, remove from pans and refrigerate until cold.
  • To make the frosting: In an electric mixing bowl place the soft butter and beat it on a low speed while adding powdered sugar. When all the sugar is mixed in, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add in the vanilla and salt and let the mixer beat for 5 to 7 minutes on a medium speed. Fill and frost the cake and refrigerate it for 10 to 20 minutes to set up the frosting.
  • To make the ganache: In a heatproof bowl, place the chocolate chips and the corn syrup. Bring the heavy cream to a full boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate and whisk it until smooth then set it aside.Pour ganache over the top of the cake and, with a cake spatula, smooth the top of the cake and allow ganache to spill over the sides. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or longer.
  • Serve the cake cold or allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

FUDGE-FILLED VANILLA CAKE



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For my husband's birthday cake, I used white chocolate pudding mix as part of the cake's topping. Guests rated this fluffy cake excellent. -Linnea Ledgister, Wausau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white baking chips, melted
FUDGE FILLING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
MOUSSE TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in melted chips until combined., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter with milk over low heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Cool cake completely in pan on a wire rack., For mousse topping, in a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping and vanilla until combined. Spread over cake. If desired, top with chocolate curls. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE FUDGE THREE LAYER CAKE



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Talk about rich and shocking. This beautiful cake is a winner with all chocoholics! Great for a dessert party, birthday party, or finale of an elegant meal.

Provided by Cooking to Perfecti

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 3layer cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/3 cup water
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
chocolate shavings (optional)

Steps:

  • For cake: Combine water and chocolate in small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Beat 2/3 cup shortening until creamy; gradually add 1 3/4 cups sugar, beating well and scrapping down edges of bowl.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift 2 1/2 cups flour, soda, and 1/2 tsp salt; add to cake batter, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Add cooled chocolate mixture and 1 tsp vanilla; mix just until blended.
  • Pour batter into three greased and floured 9-inch layer pans.
  • Bake at 350* for 17-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire wracks for 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wracks.
  • For filling: Place 1/4 cup flour in small saucepan; gradually stir in milk.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Beat butter and 1/2 cup shortening until creamy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well.
  • Add 1 Tbsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp salt, and milk mixture; beat until smooth.
  • Spread filling between cake layers.
  • For frosting: Combine 3 cups sugar, 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup butter, 3 ounces chocolate in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture boils; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Beat at high speed of electric mixer until frosting is of spreading consistency.
  • Immediately spread on cake.
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings.

FUDGE LAYER CAKE



Fudge Layer Cake image

"My mom first made this terrific layer cake in the early 1960s," recalls Cheryl Feller of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. "The date and walnut filling is delicious."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

3/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
DATE CREAM FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FUDGE FROSTING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in chocolate. Combine the cake flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. , Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, all-purpose flour, milk and egg until smooth. Add the dates. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate., For frosting, combine the cream, sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and butter until melted. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until spreadable, stirring occasionally. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FUDGE LAYER CAKE



Fudge Layer Cake image

This decadent cake is creamy-smooth and buttery. It literally melts in your mouth and leaves you swooning for more! Sprinkle frosted cake with chocolate shavings.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Birthday Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and white and brown sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla. At low speed, begin by adding a little of the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Alternate with buttermilk until all are blended together. Start and end with flour.
  • Line bottoms of 2 9-inch pans with waxed paper; grease and flour. Pour batter in.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 25-30 minutes. Test with toothpick. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before turning onto racks to cool completely.
  • To Make Frosting: Cream together 3/4 cup butter and confectioners' sugar. Slowly add melted chocolate and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.8 calories, Carbohydrate 81.9 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 209.6 mg, Sugar 61.5 g

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE



Caramel Fudge Cake image

Make and share this Caramel Fudge Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
1 3/4 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, dissolved in
1 tablespoon hot water (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
freshly whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F; butter and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coffee liquid (if using); beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated; pour HALF of batter into prepared pan; bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan over low heat, melt caramels and butter; remove from heat; add condensed milk and mix well; spread caramel mixture evenly over cake; spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture; top with nuts; return to oven; bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • A dollop of freshly-whipped cream on each piece is not a bad thing!

OLD FASHIONED FUDGE CAKE



Old Fashioned Fudge Cake image

A dense, moist chocolate cake made from scratch. Can be doubled without any problems.

Provided by RITA610

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 cup unsalted butter
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan. In small saucepan, heat butter, chocolate and water until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool.
  • Sift together into a large bowl the flour, sugar and baking soda. In a small bowl, beat egg slightly and combine with sour cream and vanilla. Stir into flour mixture. Pour in the cooled chocolate mixture. Beat at low speed for 5 minutes until completely combined and the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Pour batter into prepared 9 inch tube pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 73.2 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor. Real vanilla extract is always better than imitation vanilla extract.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • For the fudge filling, use a good-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the filling will taste.
  • Be patient when making the fudge filling. It takes time for the chocolate and butter to melt and combine smoothly.
  • Let the fudge filling cool completely before spreading it on the cake. This will help to prevent the filling from running off the cake.

Conclusion:

This fudge-filled vanilla cake is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy vanilla cake is complemented perfectly by the rich and creamy fudge filling. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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