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Lindas Fudge Cake Recipe

Linda's Fudge Cake Recipe

Linda's Fudge Cake is a luscious and delightful dessert you may recognize from the Cheesecake Factory.
This delectable creation boasts a rich, decadent chocolate cake with a smooth fudge frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Equipment
  • 1 cake pan
Ingredients
  
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
 
  • Make sure to preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C)
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
    In another mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
    Mix them using an electric mixer set at medium speed for 2 minutes.
    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients while mixing at low speed.
  • Make sure to incorporate them well, forming a smooth batter.
    Carefully stir in 1 cup hot water to the batter.
    This will make the cake moist and give it a fudgy texture.
    Mix until just incorporated.
  • Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
    Bake in the preheated 350-degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Let the cake layers cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To prepare the fudge frosting, melt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips and ½ cup unsalted butter in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
    Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to form a creamy mixture in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the creamy mixture while mixing continuously until smooth and well combined.
    Once the cake layers have cooled, spread a layer of fudge frosting on one of the cake layers, followed by the second layer.
  • Finish by covering the entire cake with the remaining fudge frosting.
    Optionally, you can garnish the cake with chocolate sprinkles or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
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