Description
A moist and rich chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Beat until just combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and 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 before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Beat in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, baking, chocolate frosting