Grandma Dixon’s Fudge Cake

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Grandma Dixon's fudge cake recipe is a treasured family secret passed down through generations. This decadent and rich chocolate cake is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for any special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat. The recipe combines the perfect balance of moistness and fudgy texture, making each bite a heavenly delight. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household too.

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Grandma dixon's fudge cake recipe details

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A “from scratch” chocolate cake that is second to none! The Icing is a separate recipe, so search for Grandma Dixon’s Fudge Cake Icing.
Ready in: 50 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 1/2 cup butter, softened, plus more for greasing baking dish
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour whole milk or buttermilk
• 2 cups flour, plus more for flouring baking dish
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 35 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cream butter, sugar, and eggs in large mixing bowl.
3. Melt chocolate in 1 cup water over low heat on stove in saucepan. Add vanilla and sour milk, then add the chocolate mixture to creamed butter mixture. Beat Well.
4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in mixing bowl.
5. Blend flour mixture into the creamed butter and chocolate mixture. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and frost to serve.