Vanilla Fudge Forest Cake with Apple Glaze
Equipment
- 1 9-inch round baking pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Cooling rack
- 1 pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fudge pieces
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the baking pan with butter and dust with flour.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.
- Fold in fudge pieces with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, apple juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Allow the glaze to cool slightly before using.
- Brush the apple glaze over the cooled cake.
- Let the cake rest for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
To ensure a moist and flavorful cake, make sure not to overmix the batter as it can lead to a denser texture. Additionally, if you prefer a stronger apple flavor in the glaze, you can substitute apple juice with apple cider. The fudge pieces add a delightful richness, but feel free to add nuts or dried fruits for a personalized twist.
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