Chocolate Fudge Cake with Butterscotch Fudge Frosting

Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake with Butterscotch Fudge Frosting—a rich, moist chocolate cake topped with a luxurious, buttery-smooth frosting that brings together the warm caramel notes of butterscotch. This show-stopping dessert pairs a perfectly tender crumb with the velvety sweetness of a homemade butterscotch glaze, making it the ultimate treat for chocolate and caramel lovers alike. With simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and butterscotch chips, this recipe is as accessible as it is impressive. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this moist chocolate cake layered with creamy frosting is sure to steal the spotlight. Whether you're an experienced baker or a dessert enthusiast, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers bakery-level results right at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Light brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.75 cup Butterscotch chips
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin—this is expected.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

For the frosting, melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until it dissolves, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butterscotch chips until fully melted and smooth.

Step 9

Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, then beat in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of butterscotch frosting over it.

Step 11

Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.

Step 12

Let the frosted cake chill for 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Chocolate Fudge Cake with Butterscotch Fudge Frosting!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2251.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7081.1

Total Fat 253.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 585.3mg	0%
Sodium 6155.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1247.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.0g	0%
Total Sugars 946.9g
Protein 84.3g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 858.4mg	0%
Iron 41.9mg	0%
Potassium 3836.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.9%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 65.6%