Cheesecake Factory Linda's Fudge Cake Recipe
You’ll love this cheesecake factory Linda's fudge cake recipe! Made with cocoa, butter, sugar, eggs, and cream for a moist, fudgy cake.
Equipment
- Two 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula (for frosting)
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
For the Fudge Frosting:
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your cake pans.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Add Coffee
- Slowly pour in hot coffee and mix. The batter will be thin—that’s perfect.
Step 5: Bake
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely.
Step 6: Make Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
Step 7: Assemble
- Place one cake layer down, spread frosting, add second layer, and frost the entire cake.
Step 8: Finish
- Smooth the top and sides. Chill slightly before slicing.