10-Min Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake
Two store-bought chocolate cake rounds stacked with a silky fudge frosting made from cocoa, butter, and powdered sugar—baked-from-scratch taste in a fraction of the time. No mixer required, just a bowl and a spatula.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar together into a large bowl to break up lumps.
Step 2
Add softened butter, milk, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth and spreadable, ~2 minutes.
Step 3
Place one cake round on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top.
Step 4
Stack the second cake round on top. Frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
Step 5
Chill for 5 minutes (optional), then slice and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- sifter or fine-mesh strainer
- spatula or cake spreader
- serrated knife
- serving plate
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