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Fudge Layer Cake

Name: Fudge Layer Cake
Yield: 1 9-inch layer cake
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 3.87 stars

15 Ratings
12 Reviews
2 Photos

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.

By Lisa

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 9-inch layer cake

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Line bottoms of 2 9-inch pans with waxed paper; grease and flour. Pour batter in.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

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

Per Serving:

583.8 calories; 6.4 g protein; 81.9 g carbohydrates; 93.2 mg cholesterol; 209.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (12)

Most helpful positive review

shanmart

02/04/2003

My family loved this cake when I made it. The cake batter tastes just like a boxed version only better homemade! It took a while for me to frost it I think it called for too much confectioner's sugar but it turned out great and I would definitely make this again! Read More

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BOOKIE MYERS

07/13/2010

'Nothing special. 'Not fudgy. 'Not memorable. Next time I'll use up buttermilk another way - like with Grandmother's buttermilk cornbread. It's crumb-y but pretty though! Read More

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(5)

15 Ratings

5 star values: 4
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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shanmart

02/04/2003

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shanmart

02/04/2003

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BOOKIE MYERS

07/13/2010

'Nothing special. 'Not fudgy. 'Not memorable. Next time I'll use up buttermilk another way - like with Grandmother's buttermilk cornbread. It's crumb-y but pretty though! Read More

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(5)

POWDERKEG04

01/26/2003

You kind of have to mold the icing on with your hands. But this recipe tastes fantastic! Read More

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(4)

LJMKENNEDY

10/23/2002

Very moist cake not overly chocolately! Read More

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(3)

SCACE

02/17/2005

I followed the recipe carefully the icing was very good but the cake was not fudgy at all it may be enjoyed by someone with a love of dark chocolate. Read More

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(2)

Aylyese

09/28/2006

Kids liked it - but they like anything that starts with the name chocolate. Wasnt overly impressed myself. I didnt make frosting as we create Mousse Cakes with them - but it was far too heavy for the mousse and it was eaten as is. Read More

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klevena

06/25/2007

This was a fairly good recipe. It was a little dry. I used it to make a father's day cake. The icing I used was Best White Icing Ever. I filled the layer with carmalized sweet and condensed milk. Next time I will try to fill the layer with wipped cream (add moisture). Read More

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Molly

04/20/2011

This review is for the cake only. It was moist with lots of flavor but had a hard time getting it to come out of the pan. Frosted it with "Amaretto Frosting" from this site. Read More

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(2)

CHILD_CHEF

10/23/2002

THIS WAS A FANTASTIC CAKE! THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE I HAVE EVER MADE. A LITTLE DIFFICULT THAN MOST ONE BOWL CAKES BUT WORTH IT! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Fudge Layer Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 583.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 13 %

carbohydrates: 26 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 15 %

sugars:

fat: 45 %

saturated fat: 89 %

cholesterol: 31 %

vitamin a iu: 15 %

niacin equivalents: 21 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 19 %

magnesium: 24 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 8 %

thiamin: 18 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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shanmart

02/04/2003

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shanmart

02/04/2003

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BOOKIE MYERS

07/13/2010

'Nothing special. 'Not fudgy. 'Not memorable. Next time I'll use up buttermilk another way - like with Grandmother's buttermilk cornbread. It's crumb-y but pretty though!

Helpful

(5)

POWDERKEG04

01/26/2003

You kind of have to mold the icing on with your hands. But this recipe tastes fantastic!

Helpful

(4)

LJMKENNEDY

10/23/2002

Very moist cake not overly chocolately!

Helpful

(3)

SCACE

02/17/2005

I followed the recipe carefully the icing was very good but the cake was not fudgy at all it may be enjoyed by someone with a love of dark chocolate.

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(2)

Aylyese

09/28/2006

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klevena

06/25/2007

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Molly

04/20/2011

This review is for the cake only. It was moist with lots of flavor but had a hard time getting it to come out of the pan. Frosted it with "Amaretto Frosting" from this site.

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(2)

CHILD_CHEF

10/23/2002

THIS WAS A FANTASTIC CAKE! THE BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE I HAVE EVER MADE. A LITTLE DIFFICULT THAN MOST ONE BOWL CAKES BUT WORTH IT!

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