Butterscotch Fudge Cake Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
🥄 Servings: Makes one cake
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Dark chocolate | 100g |
| Water | 50ml |
| Margarine | 150g |
| Caster sugar | 100g |
| Self-raising flour | 225g |
| Butter | 300g |
| Soft brown sugar | 100g |
| Milk | 100ml |
| Vanilla essence | 3 tsp |
| Icing sugar | 1 tbsp |
| Cocoa powder | As needed |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chocolate Mixture:
- Break the dark chocolate into a heatproof bowl.
- Add water and margarine to the bowl.
- Heat the mixture on high flame for about 4 minutes, stirring every minute until melted and smooth.
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Prepare Cake Batter:
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together caster sugar, self-raising flour, butter, soft brown sugar, milk, and vanilla essence until smooth and well combined.
- Once the chocolate mixture is melted, fold it into the batter until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a medium-sized lined souffle dish.
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Bake the Cake:
- Cook the cake on low flame for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from heat and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Carefully turn the cake onto a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
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Prepare Frosting:
- In a microwave-proof bowl, combine butter and sugar.
- Microwave on high flame for 3 minutes, stirring every minute until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in milk and vanilla essence.
- Microwave on full power for 1 minute.
- Beat in the icing sugar until the frosting is thickened.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, carefully split it in half horizontally.
- Sandwich the two layers together with a generous amount of frosting.
- Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake, swirling it with a knife blade for a decorative effect.
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Final Touch:
- Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder for an extra hint of chocolatey goodness.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the Butterscotch Fudge Cake into portions and serve it as a delightful dessert or treat for any occasion.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days.
This Butterscotch Fudge Cake is a delectable indulgence that combines rich chocolate flavors with creamy frosting, making it a perfect choice for any sweet tooth craving. Whether enjoyed as a weeknight dessert or served at special gatherings, this cake is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!
