Classic Chocolate Cake with Rich Fudge Frosting
This decadent, moist chocolate cake is a celebration essential—layered with velvety fudge frosting and bursting with deep cocoa flavor, it’s everything a true chocolate lover dreams of.
🍴 Ingredients (Serves 8)
For the Cake:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Fudge Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup whole milk (plus more as needed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
🔥 Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, then carefully stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin.
Bake to Perfection: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Fudge Frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, beating until fluffy. Mix in vanilla. Add more milk if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with frosting. Top with second layer and frost the top and sides evenly.
Slice and Enjoy: Garnish with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired. Serve with a tall glass of cold milk or a hot espresso.
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💡 Helpful Tip: For even cake layers, use a digital scale to weigh your batter into the pans. Want to get ahead? You can bake the cake layers a day in advance and frost the next day!