CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER CAKE

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Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the cake:
1 1/4 sticks (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) butter, plus extra for greasing
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar
For the chocolate frosting:
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (50-70% cacao, depending on your taste), chopped
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Special equipment:
Two 8-inch round cake pans

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350F. In a small saucepan, gently melt the 1 1/4 sticks of butter. Remove from heat and whisk in the milk, oil, and vanilla. Meanwhile, grease two 8-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with circles of parchment paper.
  • Mix together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then sift into a large bowl.
  • Add the brown sugar and break up any lumps. Make a well in the center and add the butter mixture. Using a whisk, slowly mix the ingredients together, then give it a good beating until smooth and evenly blended. Using a spatula, divide the batter equally between the pans and spread it flat.
  • Bake until the cakes are risen, firm, and have shrunk back slightly from the edges of the pans. Let cool in the pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Make the frosting: In a medium saucepan, stir the condensed milk and cream over low heat until it starts to bubble at the edges. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Let the chocolate melt, stirring and beating occasionally as it cools, until thick, fudgy, and completely cooled.
  • Assemble the cake: On a cake plate lined with strips of parchment paper, sandwich the cakes together with 1/2 cup frosting. Spoon the remaining frosting over the top of the cake. Spread it out thickly, then, working on a quarter of the cake at a time, work the frosting over the edge of the cake and down to meet the plate. Try to keep going in one fluid movement. Repeat all over. Smooth and swirl the frosting as you like, or leave it rough.
  • Let the cake sit somewhere cool for an hour (or up to a day) before slicing.

Gabby Torres
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This cake is the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate craving. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


DL Gaming
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe it's made with whole wheat flour.


Javier Rosario
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Benny B amanda
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


The Mexican Creeper
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it!


Feelings kiawen
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I've tried many chocolate fudge layer cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.


Ryo Beck
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's a truly special dessert.


Owen Mangena
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful, I can't resist it.


Limon Talukder
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This cake is the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate craving. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


Nicola Tammaro
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Abdullahm xi Amin
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe it's made with whole wheat flour.


Hillary Mokua
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Bisma hashmi Bisma hashmi
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Stacey Calder
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Right Hook
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it!


Ruben Malagon
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Uquencia Sakrama
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This cake is a showstopper! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Sophia Veiga
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly light and airy, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.


Janusca Loverlot
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This was my first time making a chocolate fudge layer cake, and it turned out amazing! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and decadent. My family loved it!


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