Name: Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, plus cooling
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 sticks (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) butter, plus extra for greasing; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar; 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (50-70% cacao, depending on your taste), chopped; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Two 8-inch round cake pans

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Chocolate Fudge Layer CakeLiz and Max Haarala Hamilton

No need to fear this layer cake: It's made with a simple stir-together method using just two pans. The frosting is dead easy, and the whole thing keeps well. A go-to cake for birthdays, Easter (with chocolate eggs on top), or any time you need a nice piece of good old gooey chocolate cake.

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