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Homemade Chocolate Cake

  • Author: krmibk110
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and moist homemade chocolate cake perfect for celebrations and delicious enough to enjoy any time.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in the boiling water until well combined (the batter will be thin).
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating on low speed until combined. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
  7. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.

Notes

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. For an extra moist cake, consider adding a tablespoon of coffee to the batter.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: chocolate, cake, dessert, homemade, celebration

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/homemade-chocolate-cake-recipe-5/