Baker's Chocolate Wellesley fudge cake recipe (1941)

Baker's Chocolate Wellesley fudge cake recipe (1941)

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The double chocolate richness of Wellesley fudge cake is a favorite from way back -- practically irresistible when you make it, as your grandmother doubtless did, with Baker's Chocolate.

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  • Double boiler
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Sifter
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Kitchen scale
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cake pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Bowl of cold water
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 4 squares of Baker's unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/2 cup of hot water
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 2 cups of Swans Downs cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of butter or other shortening
  • 1-1/4 cups of sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 3 squares of Baker's unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1-1/2 cups of sifted confectioner's sugar
  • 7 tablespoons of light cream or top milk
  • Dash of salt
  • 1-1/4 cups of sifted confectioner's sugar, divided (in thirds)

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