• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ¼–⅓ cup milk (as needed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions 

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and well combined.
• Slowly pour in hot coffee/water. The batter will become thin this is what makes the cake moist and fudgy.

• Divide the batter between the cake pans.
• Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
• Cool completely before frosting.

• Beat softened butter until creamy.
• Add cocoa powder and mix until combined.
• Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, pouring milk as needed to reach desired texture.
• Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
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  4. Assemble the Cake
  • Place one cake layer on a plate.
  • Spread a thick layer of fudge frosting.
  • Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides generously.
  Pro Tips for the Best Chocolate Fudge Cake
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
• Use hot coffee for richer chocolate flavor (but hot water works too).
• Use hot coffee for richer chocolate flavor (but hot water works too).
• Don’t overmix the batter mix only until combined.
• Use room-temperature eggs and milk for best texture.
• Cool cakes completely before frosting, or the frosting will melt.
• Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra fudginess.

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