Best Linda’s Fudge Cake Recipe
Hey everyone! Today, I'm sharing a super easy and incredibly delicious recipe for Linda's Fudge Cake. If you're a chocolate lover like me, get ready to be amazed. This cake is all about that rich, gooey chocolatey goodness we can't get enough of. No fancy words are needed – just pure yumminess coming your way. Let's jump into the kitchen and whip up this delightful treat together!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Cake Pans
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water – the batter will be thin, but that's okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the icing, melt butter in a saucepan, then whisk in cocoa powder and milk. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once the cakes are cool, ice and stack them, finishing with a generous layer on top.