Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent world of chocolate with this irresistible Chocolate Cake recipe. Moist, tender layers of chocolate cake paired with a velvety chocolate buttercream frosting – a true chocolate lover’s dream!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- 4 oz butter
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- CHOCOLATE CAKE Preheat oven. Grease and line cake pans. Sift dry ingredients. Whisk in sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add boiling water. Bake.
- Let cool and frost.
- CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING Melt butter, whisk in cocoa. Add powdered sugar and milk alternately. Stir in vanilla.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- You can add a pinch of instant coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Buttercream, Hershey's, Dessert, Baking
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