Max and Ruby Mud Cake Recipe
This Max and Ruby Mud Cake recipe is a simple and versatile chocolate cake that can be easily adapted to your preferences.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate frosting store-bought or homemade
- Edible decorations optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mixwell using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Carefully pour boiling water into the batter, stirring gently until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate the cake with edible decorations, such as fondant figures of Max and Ruby, carrots, or other elements related to the show.
- Serve the cake with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative.
- For a dairy-free version, replace the milk with a dairy-free alternative and substitute the butter with a dairy-free butter alternative or coconut oil.