Fudge Layer Cake
Serves: 4
Jonathan Flatley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
60
Sweetness
48
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.75 cups
All-Purpose Flour1 cup
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder1.25 tsps
Baking Soda1 tsp
Salt2 cup
White Sugar2 cup
Brown Sugar (packed)2
Eggs2 tsps
Vanilla Extract1.5 cups
ButtermilkDirections:
1
Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl
2
In a separate bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and white and brown sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition
4
Add 2 teaspoons vanilla
5
At low speed, begin by adding a little of the flour mixture to the butter mixture
6
Alternate with buttermilk until all are blended together
7
Start and end with flour
8
Line bottoms of 2 9-inch pans with waxed paper; grease and flour
9
Pour batter in
10
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 25-30 minutes
11
Test with toothpick
12
Cool in pans for 10 minutes before turning onto racks to cool completely
13
To Make Frosting: Cream together 3/4 cup butter and confectioners' sugar
14
Slowly add melted chocolate and 2 teaspoons vanilla
15
Beat until light and fluffy
16
Frost cooled cake