Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Difficulty: Beginner

cocoa layer cake with fast fudge frosting

This rich and moist cocoa layer cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, featuring deep, intense cocoa flavor in every tender bite. The cake’s soft, fluffy layers are perfectly complemented by a quick and decadent fudge frosting that melts smoothly over the top and sides. The frosting is made with simple ingredients and comes together in no time, delivering a luscious, glossy finish with a rich chocolate fudge taste. Together, the combination creates a beautifully indulgent dessert that’s perfect for celebrations or any time you want a quick chocolate fix!

Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 35 mins Rest Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr 45 mins Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 175  C

Ingredients

Frosting:

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. coat two 9 inch round cake pans with butter & flour.
  2. Sift the flour,cocoa,sugar,baking,baking soda,& salt into a large bowl. Add the butter and beat in an electric mixer until the butter is completely incorporated into the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt,eggs,&vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients with an electric mixer, blend at high speed for 2 mins. Pour the batter into the prepared pans equally.Bake for 30 t0 35 mins.Remove from oven & let it cool on a rack for 10 mins.

Frosting:

  1. Combine the butter & cocoa mix until smooth.Add the yogurt& beat until smooth slowly add in the sugar until the frosting is light & fluffy.Add in the salt and vanilla.
  2. Place one of the cake layers on a cake plate spread about 1/2 cup of frosting onto the layer. Place the second layer on top. Spread the remaining frosting over the top of the cake.
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