Best Mother’s Crack Cake

It sounds like you’re looking for a delicious Mother’s Crack Cake recipe! While I’m not familiar with a specific “Mother’s Crack Cake” recipe, I can provide you with a recipe for a popular and decadent dessert that might just be what you’re looking for. Here’s a recipe for a classic Chocolate Fudge Cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake:
   • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
   • Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
   • In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
   • Stir in the cocoa powder until well combined and smooth.
   • Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
   • Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the saucepan. Beat with an electric mixer until the frosting is smooth and reaches your desired consistency.
5. Frost and Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving plate.
   • Spread a layer of the chocolate fudge frosting on top.
   • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
6. Decorate (Optional):
   • You can decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or additional cocoa powder if desired.
7. Slice and Serve:
   • Once the cake is assembled and decorated, slice it and serve. Enjoy!

This rich and indulgent chocolate fudge cake is sure to be a hit with your mother or anyone with a sweet tooth!