Description
A moist chocolate cake with fluffy layers and a glossy chocolate frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Dark chocolate chunks (about 1/2 cup)
- Chocolate shavings (optional, for extra texture)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Chocolate bars (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Slowly pour in the boiling water, mixing well until the batter is combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before moving them to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, melt the butter and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until creamy, then stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the chocolate frosting. Garnish with chocolate chunks and shavings if desired. Finish with a dusting of cocoa powder and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Sifting flour and cocoa prevents lumps and enhances fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, celebration, birthday, frosting