Desserts

Wellesley Fudge Cake

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I signed up just to write this review. This cake is a winner. I have made it for several years and it has been a huge hit at work and family functions. Even self proclaimed...read more

posted by

vis46805

on 2/21/2013

time

prep:

30 min

total:

2 hr 5 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate

1-3/4

cups sugar, divided

1/2

cup water

1-2/3

cups flour

tsp. baking soda

1/4

tsp. salt

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

eggs

3/4

cup milk

tsp. vanilla

Easy Chocolate Frosting

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

MICROWAVE chocolate, 1/2 cup sugar and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool.

MIX flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each until well blended. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk. Add chocolate mixture and vanilla; mix well. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min.; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Fill and frost with Easy Chocolate Frosting.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Enjoy a serving of this rich fudge cake on special occasions.

Use Your Stove

Cook chocolate and water in medium saucepan on very low heat just until chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup sugar; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm. Continue as directed.

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amanitoo

posted:3/13/2013

one of the best chocolate cake recipes I tried so far.. substituted half a cup of flour for half a cup of custard powder though for a creamier taste

vis46805

posted:2/21/2013

I signed up just to write this review. This cake is a winner. I have made it for several years and it has been a huge hit at work and family functions. Even self proclaimed cake haters at work caught wind of it and tried it. All loved it and one demanded the recipe. It's quite rich and delicious. It is so easy to do and has been perfect each time. It will absolutely kick your hosting up a notch. I get we all have different taste but I assure you this cake is exponentially better than a mix. ;-)

a cook

posted:5/22/2012

Very disappointed with this cake. I must say of all the cakes I've made, which are many, this was the least favorite of mine. A cake mix is just as good so don't waste your time. Sorry!

cherrymb

posted:2/19/2012

the cake is so moist and delicious. I added a 12oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter after adding the flour and milk.

a cook

posted:2/12/2012

Not very chocolaty, wasn't very impressed.

ebonymdorse

posted:8/20/2011

it was so easy to make! instead of regular milk i used choc. milk. its was so moist and delicous!!!

s.caroll

posted:8/27/2010

my husband is a chocolate lover and he approves this cake :)

tammymharrison

posted:3/18/2010

This cake was delicious, however, it takes a REALLY long time to make and uses lots of dishes, so there is a lot of cleaning up afterward. I made it for my birthday party and everyone loved it, but I don't think that I'll make it again because there are so many other great cakes on this website that don't require near the amount of effort that this one did.

trazerogers

posted:8/18/2009

I found this recipe on the Bakers Chocolate Squares box. I made it for my hubby and it's the only chocolate cake I make now. It's easy to stir up the batter and it always comes out moist and chocolatey. We love it! I haven't tried the accompanying frosting. I just use a cocoa buttercream.

a cook

posted:6/22/2009

I was a little skeptic about trying this recipe at first since I usually hesitate in trying something that no one has recommended me. I took my chances since it has a good rating. This recipe turned out to be great. The cake is decadent and definitely for chocolate lovers. Very moist. The frosting was a bit on the sweet side for me, but even so... it was great! Tip: I made a cupcake on the side just to try what it was going to be like (since it was a birthday cake), it was good, but it taste better the next day when the flavors set. I WILL make again soon. Thanks for the recipe!!!