Chocolate Cake
Moist and decadent chocolate cake with rich chocolate frosting. This indulgent dessert is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you crave a classic chocolate treat.
Equipment
- 9-inch Cake Pans
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Whisk
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Cake
- 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
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk for extra moisture
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee enhances chocolate flavor
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream adjust for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly stir in hot water or coffee. Batter will be thin but smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream, then beat until light and fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread ½ of the frosting evenly on top.
- Add the second cake layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides.
- Let set for 10 minutes, then slice and serve!
Notes
For an even richer chocolate flavor, use coffee instead of water in the batter.