Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this classic chocolate cake. Rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in hot water.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30–35 minutes, then cool cakes.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, add cocoa, sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt. Frost and assemble cakes.
- Serve: Enjoy the cake or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but is optional.
- This cake layers and slices beautifully and can be made a day ahead.
- Store frosted cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
