Fudge Frosted Fantasy
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Fudge Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
5 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Carefully stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Mix until smooth.
Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in cocoa powder and remove from heat.
In a large bowl, alternate adding powdered sugar and milk, beating after each addition until fluffy. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Once cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers, then over the top and sides. Smooth with a spatula or create swirls for a rustic finish.
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 610 kcal | Servings: 10–12 slices