Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this homemade chocolate cake. Moist layers of chocolate cake paired with a creamy cocoa frosting make for the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prep two round baking pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Blend Batter: Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Allow cakes to cool in pans for ten minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Once cooled, prepare frosting and frost the cakes to your liking.
Notes
- For added richness, consider adding a layer of chocolate ganache between the cake layers.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal blending.
- 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: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Homemade, Dessert, Cocoa Frosting
