15-Min Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake
No-bake chocolate cake stacked with creamy fudge frosting—ready in minutes, no oven required. Serve with black tea for the ultimate pairing.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat butter in a saucepan over medium until melted, ~2 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and cream until smooth and glossy, ~3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Stir in vanilla. Let the frosting cool for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 4
Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread half the fudge frosting on top.
Step 5
Stack the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
Step 6
Top with chopped dark chocolate. Chill for 5 minutes or serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- whisk
- plate or cake stand
- spatula or butter knife
- chef's knife (for chocolate)
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