MARK'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

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The hint of cinnamon blends nicely with the chocolate. I was proud to win a blue ribbon for this cake in a church baking contest.-Mark Brown, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup milk
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring water, butter, shortening and cocoa to a boil. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir into cocoa mixture. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa and milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; mix well. Spread over hot cake; sprinkle with pecans. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Cody Turbyfill
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the fudge frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Hoda Habashy
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, yet simple enough to make at home. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so I can enjoy it without having to stress about last-minute preparations.


Luzuko George Madodonke
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is amazing. It's so moist and flavorful, and the fudge frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


tirtha raj khatri
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream come true. It's so rich and decadent, and the fudge frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Md Rashed Rana
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This cake is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious. I love the way the fudge frosting melts in my mouth. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.


Prayash
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making this cake again for future gatherings.


Johnny Meehan
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This cake is incredible! It's so rich and decadent, and the fudge frosting is the perfect complement. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can enjoy a slice without feeling guilty.


Mazhar Abbas
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I've tried many chocolate fudge cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the fudge frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Vedant U. Deshpande
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, yet simple enough to make at home. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so I can enjoy it without having to stress about last-minute preparations.


Tshepang Mthombeni
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The cake turned out perfectly and it was so delicious. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Wallens Belizaire
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's rich, decadent, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. The fudge frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Anisur Rahman Niloy
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


Abdullahi Adepoju
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the fudge frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


William Shabalala
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. I'll definitely be making this cake again for future special occasions.


umerii khan
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This cake is so moist and chocolatey. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. I especially love the fudge frosting. It's the perfect finishing touch.


EUGEN OUMA
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even though I'm a beginner baker, I was able to make this cake without any problems. It's also a great recipe for kids to help with.


Rinicks AIDZ
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This chocolate fudge cake is the epitome of decadence. It's rich, moist, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!