FUDGY PUDGY CAKE

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"This wonderful layer cake is definitely worth the work," says Doris Jennings of Allen Park, Michigan. "Enjoy a great big piece with a big glass of milk or a cup of coffee!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 cup hot water
3/4 cup butter, softened
2-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cocoa and hot water until smooth; cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and cocoa mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir vanilla. , Pour into three greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in cooled mixture. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake. , For glaze, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Add milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. With an electric mixer, beat in confectioners' sugar until blended. Cool for 15-20 minutes; spread over top of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (74g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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Eneless Banda
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This cake looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it.


ZEINA HAWWASH
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This is the best chocolate cake I have ever made! It was so easy to follow the instructions and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Prakash Budhathoki
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The texture was perfect and it was not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tatoe Ryan
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and delicious! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it was the perfect size. I also added some chocolate chips to the batter and it was a great addition. I will definitely be making this cake again!


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