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✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Ultra-rich, moist, and chocolaty – perfect for chocolate lovers!
✔️ Easy to make with simple ingredients.
✔️ Great for celebrations or as a treat with family and friends.

🕒 Quick Recipe Info

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: Approximately 450 per slice

🛒 Ingredients

• Cake:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
• Fudge Frosting:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk (adjust for consistency)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients:

• Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mix.
• Beat on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes).

4️⃣ Add Boiling Water:

• Slowly stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin—this ensures a moist cake.

5️⃣ Bake:

• Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

6️⃣ Prepare the Fudge Frosting:

• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
• Remove from heat and gradually whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until well combined and spreadable.
• If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk.

7️⃣ Assemble & Serve:

• Spread the fudge frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder, if desired.
• Slice and serve!

🌟 Pro Tips & Variations

💡 Extra Moist Cake: Try adding a tablespoon of sour cream for extra tenderness.
🔥 Nutty Twist: Fold in ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.