Description
Indulge in the richness of this Most Amazing Classic Chocolate Cake that boasts a moist and tender crumb paired with a luscious chocolate frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade cake is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee (or additional boiling water for non-coffee version)
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (more as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until combined. Slowly add boiling water and coffee.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool in pans, then on wire racks.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, cocoa, salt, vanilla, and cream. Beat until smooth.
- Frost: Frost cooled cakes and assemble.
Notes
- Enhance chocolate flavor with coffee or use water instead.
- Dark cocoa powder adds richness. Can be made as cupcakes or a sheet cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
