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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake (12 servings) 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. For the Cake: Preheat the oven, prepare pans, sift dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, combine, pour boiling water, divide batter, bake, cool.
  2. For the Chocolate Buttercream: Beat butter, add cocoa and salt, mix in sugar and milk, beat until fluffy.
  3. 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