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Buttermilk Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing

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"This is the simplest and moistest chocolate cake I have ever found and was a favorite when I grew up. I could even whip it up as a child. This cake is also great with the boxed fluffy icing so the great chocolate flavor of the cake is not hidden."
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 87 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
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  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and baking soda. Set aside in a warm place.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups sugar, eggs, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, oil and 2 teaspoons vanilla until blended. Stir in the boiling water, then gradually beat in the flour. Stir in the buttermilk mixture.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  4. To make the Fudge Icing: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, milk, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Using an electric mixer, beat icing for 3 minutes, or until it thickens to spreading consistency. Pour over completely cooled cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 5, 2007 by empearls 
This cake should have 10 stars!!! I made it for my husband's birthday last night. I used a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 20, 2006 by LDSGIRL 
After reading the reviews I decided to make a few small changes and made this a 5 star recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on may 6, 2004 by SEY1 
I've never made the cake, but I have made the fudge icing and used it on other cakes. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 8, 2007 by DTALER 
This cake is divine! So moist and tasty. Do not skip the frosting step, it compliments the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 25, 2007 by Mimi Lareux 
The cake wasn't horrible but it wasn't the best that I've had. It was moist as other users... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 30, 2006 by HAV2SING 
Flavor is excellent. I only gave it 4 stars however, because I want more frosting. I took a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 15, 2003 by KRAMERLIS 
This recipe is fantastic! Every chocolate cake I've ever made has come out dry but this one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2003 by PERSEPHONE 
Excellent. Very moist and nice flavour. I did find the fudge icing a bit too rich (but a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2003 by Dabratt 
yummmmm MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.08 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 13, 2007 by shugatoo 
FABULOUS! My 2.5 year old and I made this together for my husband's birthday. It was easy... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 421

  • Total Fat: 14.9g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 274mg
  • Total Carbs: 70g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 5.1g

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