Description
This cake is rich, moist, and has a delightful balance of chocolate and vanilla flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden 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.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of the whipped cream frosting over the first layer. Top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream frosting. Press some chocolate chunks around the base of the cake.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips or chunks and chocolate shavings on top of the cake for decoration. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze the unfrosted cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, vanilla cake, dessert, party cake, birthday cake