Chocolate Fudge Birthday Cake Recipe

Ingredients

To make this delicious Chocolate Fudge Birthday Cake, you will need:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup hot water

Instructions

This Chocolate Fudge Birthday Cake is easy to make and will be a hit at any party! Here's how:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the oil, vanilla extract, eggs and buttermilk. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Add the hot water to the batter and mix until combined.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

To make the frosting, you will need:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and cocoa powder until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add the cream and vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition

This recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving contains:

Calories: 446
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Protein: 5g

This Chocolate Fudge Birthday Cake is a delicious treat for any special occasion. The cocoa powder and vegetable oil give it a rich and moist texture, while the frosting adds a sweet, creamy finish. Enjoy!