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Ultimate Fudge Fantasy Layer Cake

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  • Author: Douaa
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12–14 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the Ultimate Fudge Fantasy Layer Cake—a decadent, triple-layer chocolate cake filled with thick fudge, frosted with chocolate buttercream, and crowned with a glossy ganache drip and over-the-top toppings. A dream dessert for chocolate lovers!

Ingredients

For the Fudge Cake (8 or 9-inch pans, 3 layers):

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

For the Thick Fudge Filling:

  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

  • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (adjust as needed)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

For the Ganache Drip:

  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp corn syrup or butter (optional for shine)

Optional Over-the-Top Toppings:

  • Brownie bites

  • Fudge cubes

  • Chocolate curls or shards

  • Truffles

  • Gold leaf or sprinkles

Instructions

  • Bake the Cake:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
    Whisk dry ingredients together. Add eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
    Stir in hot coffee. Divide batter into pans and bake for 28–35 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Make the Fudge Filling:
    Heat condensed milk and cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
    Add chocolate, butter, and salt. Stir until smooth. Cool to thicken slightly.

  • Make the Buttercream:
    Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
    Mix in vanilla, salt, and cream until smooth and fluffy.

  • Assemble the Cake:
    Layer cakes with fudge filling in between. Frost with chocolate buttercream.
    Chill the cake before applying ganache.

  • Make the Ganache Drip:
    Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate. Let sit, then stir smooth. Add corn syrup for shine.
    Drip ganache over chilled cake.

  • Decorate:
    Garnish with toppings like brownies, fudge, chocolate shards, or gold le

Notes

  • Cake layers can be made in advance and frozen.

  • Adjust consistency of frosting or ganache by adding more cream as needed.

  • Store in the fridge but serve at room temperature for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yumsprint.com/ultimate-fudge-fantasy-layer-cake/