Entenmann's Copycat Fudge Iced Golden Cake

Name: Entenmann's Copycat Fudge Iced Golden Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk; 4 large eggs (plus 2 egg yolks); 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 2/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened ); 2 1/4 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (sifted ); 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder; 1/2 cup unsalted butter - softened (softened ); 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water; 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (or 2 ounces chopped dark chocolate); 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

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This copycat Entenmann’s copycat fudge iced golden cake features moist, tender golden cake topped with a rich, decadent fudge frosting. It’s a delicious dessert that satisfies everyone’s sweet tooth!

The Entenmann’s fudge iced golden cake is one of my favorite sweets to grab at the store when I need a quick dessert or even when the mood strikes me. Of course, as a cook, I love trying to recreate my favorite store brand or restaurant recipes at home, and that’s exactly what I did with this cake. It’s even better than the original!

Copycat Entenmann’s Fudge Iced Golden Cake

This delicious copycat recipe starts with a basic vanilla cake recipe that bakes up tender and moist. The batter comes together quickly, and after that, I bake it to golden perfection. Then, I let the cake cool, make a rich, decadent fudge frosting, and top the fully cooled cake. It’s an easy recipe that is packed with a ton of sweet, delicious flavor, and it always goes fast!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It uses basic baking ingredients you can find in your kitchen or local grocery store.
It’s an easy recipe that even beginners can make.
The moist vanilla cake and rich fudge frosting are absolutely divine!
It’s a great weeknight dessert or addition to any gathering.

Ingredients

This decadent recipe may be rich, but the ingredients are budget-friendly. There’s nothing fancy here, and you can find everything you need in your pantry or at your local grocery store.

For the Cake

1/2 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 2/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter – softened

For the Frosting

2 1/4 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar – sifted
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter – softened
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or 2 ounces chopped dark chocolate
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

How to Make Vanilla Fudge Cake

Making this cake might seem daunting, but in reality, it’s actually quite easy. Even beginners can make this recipe with no problem. Just follow the steps, and you’ll end up with a delicious cake.

Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined.

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the oil and softened butter and mix with a hand mixer until well combined. Then, add the egg and buttermilk mixture. Mix with a hand mixer, the color lightens, and it becomes fluffy.

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 26 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with dry crumbs. Remove the pan and place it on a wire rack. Cool completely.

Melt the dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate in the microwave at 20-second intervals until melted and smooth. Add all the frosting ingredients except the melted chocolate to a large mixing bowl. Mix with a hand mixer on low speed for about a minute. Then, turn the speed to medium and mix for another minute until fully combined.

Mix the melted chocolate with a whisk until shiny, then add to the frosting and mix again for another 30 seconds until smooth.

When the cake is thoroughly cooled, top it with the fudge frosting.

Allow the frosting to harden slightly before slicing.

Substitutions and Variations

You can use any dairy or plant-based milk in this recipe instead of buttermilk.
Vegetable, avocado, canola, or slightly melted coconut oil will all work for this cake.
Dark cocoa powder makes the richest chocolate frosting flavor, but you can use any coca you have on hand.
Try adding a little instant coffee to the frosting for an even deeper chocolate flavor.

Tips

If you don’t have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes, and you’ll have buttermilk!
Be sure to scrape down the sides of your mixing bowl when making the batter and the frosting to ensure all the ingredients are fully combined.
Your cake MUST be fully cooled before you frost it, or the frosting will thin out when you frost the cake.

Equipment

Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowls
Microwaveable bowl
Whisk
Spatula
9×13 glass baking dish

Storage

Room Temperature: Store for up to 2 days in an air-tight container.

Refrigerator: Store for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.

What to Serve with This Vanilla Fudge Cake

Serve this cake with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. It’s also delicious when served with fresh fruit or berries or a scoop of ice cream.

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FAQ

Why was my cake dry?

Dry cake is usually the result of overbaking or using too much flour. To properly measure your flour, loosely spoon it into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. This keeps the flour from compacting in the measuring cup.

How do I avoid overbaking my cake?

Check your cake for doneness with a toothpick about 10 minutes before the final baking time. If the toothpick comes out clean or with some dry crumbs. If not, bake for another 5 minutes and test again until the toothpick comes out clean.

Why is my fudge frosting runny?

Fudge frosting is different from other frostings. It requires a little time to set up before you can use it. Give your frosting about 30 to 40 minutes. It should thicken right up!