Cheesecake Factory Linda's Fudge Cake Copycat Recipe
A rich, moist chocolate layer cake with glossy fudge frosting inspired by the famous Cheesecake Factory dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Two 9-inch cake pans
- cooling rack
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup strong hot coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with grease and parchment.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed, then divide the batter between the pans.
- Bake until a tester comes out with moist crumbs, then cool completely on a rack.
- Beat the frosting ingredients until smooth, then layer and coat the cake generously.
Notes
- Nutrition values are approximate and will vary by brand and portion size.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Chill the cake briefly before slicing for cleaner layers.