easy chocolate cake with fudge frosting

7 Pinches
West Olive, MI
Updated on Oct 18, 2024

This is Grandma Norton's recipe - given to me as part of a bridal shower present (a collection of handwritten recipes in a lovely little wooden recipe box). And, it's from a time when Betty Crocker would have been laughed out of the store for being too pricey and too luxurious. And, it has everything - moist crumb, rich flavor, easy and available ingredients.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 9 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CAKE
  • 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • FUDGE FROSTING
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make easy chocolate cake with fudge frosting

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Spray an 8" x 8" pan with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with sugar and rotate the pan to coat inside until evenly distributed.
  • Step 3
    Mix all the cake ingredients. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Step 4
    Bake for 25 - 28 minutes using the toothpick method to test for doneness.
  • Step 5
    AFTER the cake is done, mix the first four frosting ingredients together in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil for exactly one minute.
  • Step 6
    Let cool. Add vanilla extract and mix like fudge. Then pour over the cake.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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