Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake with moist layers and creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Layer the cakes with your favorite fudge frosting in between.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, dessert, fudge cake, layered cake