Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent goodness of this homemade Chocolate Cake with luscious Chocolate Buttercream. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk (240mL)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (180mL)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water (240ml)
For the Chocolate Buttercream:
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter room temperature (338g)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 cups powdered sugar (680g)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk (45-60mL)
Instructions
- For the Cake: Preheat the oven, prepare pans, sift dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, combine, pour boiling water, divide batter, bake, cool.
- For the Chocolate Buttercream: Beat butter, add cocoa and salt, mix in sugar and milk, beat until fluffy.
- For the Assembly: Place cake layer, frost, add second layer, frost entire cake.
Notes
- Ingredient temperature matters for a fluffy cake and light buttercream.
- Measure flour correctly to avoid a ‘floury’ cake.
- For extra moistness, use sour cream in place of some milk.
- Enhance chocolate flavor with coffee or espresso powder.
- Use cake strips for even layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg