Chocolate fudge cake england

Chocolate fudge cake is a delicious dessert that is enjoyed in England and around the world. Here's a recipe for a classic chocolate fudge cake:

Ingredients:

1. 200g unsalted butter, softened
2. 200g caster sugar
3. 4 large eggs
4. 200g self-raising flour
5. 50g cocoa powder
6. 1 tsp baking powder
7. 4 tbsp milk
8. 200g dark chocolate, melted
9. 200ml double cream
10. 50g icing sugar, sifted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Grease and line two 20cm round cake tins with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding a tablespoon of flour with each egg to prevent curdling.
4. Sift in the remaining flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and then fold into the mixture until smooth.
5. Stir in the milk until the mixture is a dropping consistency.
6. Divide the mixture between the two prepared tins and smooth the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cakes are springy to the touch and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Leave the cakes to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. To make the fudge frosting, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
10. In a separate bowl, whisk the double cream and sifted icing sugar together until the mixture forms soft peaks.
11. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes before stirring it into the cream mixture until fully combined.
12. Once the cakes are cooled, place one cake on a serving plate and spread half of the frosting over the top of the cake.
13. Place the second cake on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
14. Use a spatula to smooth the frosting and create a swirled pattern.
15. Chill the cake in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate fudge cake!