Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cake experience with this rich and moist dessert that features velvety chocolate frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in, each bite bursts with flavor, leaving you craving more. This irresistible chocolate cake is sure to become a favorite among family and friends!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost with your prepared chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (87g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg