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Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe

Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe


  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 2-layer cake 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of this homemade chocolate cake that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • ¼ cup milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two round baking pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Blend Batter: Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just blended; avoid overmixing.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into pans evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Frost: Allow cakes to cool in pans for about ten minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Once cooled, prepare frosting and frost the cakes as desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Homemade Cake, Dessert Recipe