DOUBLE WICKED FUDGE CAKE

Double Wicked Fudge Cake image

Provided by Doris Fisher @dotfish65

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package(s) (4 oz.) baker's unsweetened chocolate
1 3/4 cup(s) sugar, divided
1/2 cup(s) water
1 2/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) butter or margarine, softened
3 - eggs
3/4 cup(s) milk
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Steps:

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 Chocolate Frosting of choice.