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Fudge Butter Cake

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Fudge Butter Cake
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
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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

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
Sunset, MAY 2009

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Roni
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

5 stars

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