Fudge Sonata Cake – A Decadent Crescendo of Velvety Chocolate and Luscious Fudge Layers!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
For the Fudge Layer:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
📝 Instructions:
Bake the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (it will be thin—this is normal).
Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Fudge Frosting:
In a medium saucepan, heat the softened butter and heavy cream over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Stir in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth.
Make the Fudge Layer:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is silky.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cake:
If necessary, level the cooled cake layers. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of the chocolate fudge frosting over the top.
Pour a generous layer of the fudge mixture over the frosting, spreading it evenly.
Top with the second cake layer, then frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.