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Close-up of a three-layer Midnight Fudge Cake showing the moist cocoa-brown spongy texture and spatula-textured frosting.
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Midnight Fudge Cake with Glossy Dark Chocolate Frosting

An indulgent three-layer Midnight Fudge Cake featuring a deep cocoa-brown sponge and a thick, opaque dark chocolate frosting. Perfectly moist, tender, and finished with a glossy sheen for the ultimate chocolate experience.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 375g
  • 2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder 180g
  • 2.5 cups granulated sugar 500g
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp espresso powder 4g
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk 360ml, room temperature
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil 180ml
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup boiling coffee 240ml, or hot water
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter 340g, softened
  • 1 cup dark cocoa powder 90g
  • 5 cups powdered sugar 625g
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream 120ml

Equipment

  • 3 9-inch round cake pans Greased and floured
  • 1 Offset Spatula For creating spatula textures
  • 1 Rotating cake stand Optional but helpful

Method
 

Baking the Sponge
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch pans.
  2. Sift flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and espresso powder in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk buttermilk, oil, and eggs together; add to dry ingredients and mix on medium until combined.
  4. Gently stir in boiling coffee until the batter is smooth. Divide into pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. Whip butter and cocoa; add powdered sugar and cream until dense and glossy.
  2. Stack layers with 1 cup of frosting between each. Smooth over top and sides with an offset spatula for visible texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalProtein: 7gFat: 38gFiber: 6g

Notes

Use Dutch-processed cocoa for the darkest color.
Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
Keyword chocolate cake,Dark Chocolate Frosting,Midnight Fudge Cake

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