Fudge Butter Cake

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
Time: about 30 minutes. A classic birthday cake, with a soft, tender yellow crumb and a luscious chocolaty frosting. All you need are the candles.
Yield: Makes 1 (8-in.) cake, serving 16
Ingredients
Preparation
Dollop about 1 tbsp. frosting onto the center of a cake stand (to hold cake in place). Place one cake layer on stand. Spread with about 3/4 cup frosting. Top with second layer. Starting with the top, then working down the sides, frost cake with remaining frosting.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 391 (41% from fat)
- Protein:
- 4g
- Fat:
- 18g (sat 11)
- Carbohydrate:
- 58g
- Fiber:
- 1.7g
- Sodium:
- 300mg
- Cholesterol:
- 60mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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I love love love this fudge frosting recipe! With the butter cake, it has turned out to be so tasty! I'll definitely make this again!06/25/09
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Great cake and great frosting. My mom suggested it to me and I made cupcakes with it by cutting the bake time. Nice color inside and very delicious! Serve it with strawberries and ice cream and it turns into a fabulous, special shortcake. Try it for your next friend's birthday!05/25/09




