This Chocolate Fudge Layered Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers! With moist chocolate cake layers, rich fudge frosting, and a silky ganache drizzle, this cake is pure chocolate heaven in every bite. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you crave indulgence!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Moist & Rich – Soft chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor.
✔️ Decadent Fudge Frosting – Creamy, smooth, and ultra-chocolaty.
✔️ Easy to Make – Simple steps for a bakery-quality cake.
✔️ Perfect for Any Occasion – A showstopper dessert for celebrations!
Ingredients for Chocolate Fudge Layered Cake
For the Chocolate Cake:
- All-purpose flour (or cake flour for extra softness) – 2 ½ cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – ¾ cup
- Baking powder – 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar – 2 cups
- Vegetable oil – ½ cup
- Eggs (room temperature) – 3 large
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Buttermilk – 1 cup (or whole milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- Hot coffee or boiling water – 1 cup (enhances chocolate flavor)
For the Fudge Frosting:
- Butter (softened) – 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – ½ cup
- Powdered sugar – 3 cups
- Heavy cream or milk – ½ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Melted dark chocolate (for extra richness) – ½ cup
For the Chocolate Ganache Drizzle:
- Dark chocolate (chopped) – ¾ cup
- Heavy cream – ½ cup