Make the oven hot, set it to 350°F (175°C).
Put some greasy stuff and flour on two cake pans. Cover them well.
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a big bowl.
Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk to the dry stuff. Mix until smooth.
Split the mix between the pans. Use a tool to smooth the tops.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack.
Melt chocolate chips and butter in a pan on low heat.
Stir in cream and powdered sugar until smooth.
Put the creamy stuff on one cake, then add the second cake.
Put creamy stuff on top and sides evenly.
Linda's Fudge Cake is ready! Cut and enjoy the yummy chocolate treat.