Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Cuisine: American

A rich, moist chocolate fudge layer cake featuring deep cocoa flavors and creamy chocolate chips, perfect for celebrations or indulgent treats for chocolate lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in a saucepan over low heat.
  4. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add the chocolate mixture, buttermilk, and eggs to the dry ingredients.
  6. Beat on low speed for 1 minute.
  7. Increase to high speed and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  10. Cool in pans for 5 minutes.
  11. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

623 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 41.9g 54% DV
Carbs 62.6g 23% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 8.6g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16656.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 644.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 177.5mg 59% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 148mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 183.8mg 14% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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