Description
Indulge in a slice of our decadent chocolate cake, designed for true chocolate lovers. This rich, moist cake is infused with intense chocolate flavor and layered with velvety frosting, making it the perfect centerpiece for birthdays or any celebration. With its heavenly aroma and stunning presentation, this dessert is bound to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until just blended—do not overmix.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about ten minutes before removing to wire racks. Once cool, prepare frosting and frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg