Ingredients
- Essential Ingredients for the Cake Base
2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups of granulated sugar
½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
2 teaspoons of baking powder
½ teaspoon of kosher salt
3 large eggs
⅔ cup of vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
⅔ cup of buttermilk
1 cup of hot coffee
Chocolate for the Fudge Frosting8 ounces of high-quality dark chocolate
1 cup of unsalted butter
⅔ cup of heavy cream
1 ½ cups of powdered sugar
¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of kosher salt
- Essential Ingredients for the Cake Base
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine evenly.
- Add the wet ingredients: Incorporate the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix gently until almost combined.
- Blend in the coffee: Slowly pour in the hot coffee while stirring. The batter will be thin, but don’t worry—that’s the secret to its moist texture!
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Let them cool completely before frosting.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Using a kitchen scale can help ensure even layers.