Wellesley Fudge Cake

Wellesley Fudge Cake

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In the early 20th century, Wellesley women were encouraged to stick to plain dishes and steer clear of anything too sweet. Thankfully, they didn't listen.

Keywords

  • Desserts or Baked Goods
  • Chocolate
  • Cakes
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces/354 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces/43 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces and softened
  • 2 cups (14 ounces/397 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups packed (10 1/2 ounces/298 grams) light brown sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (12 ounces/340 grams) confectioners' sugar

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