Description
A classic dessert made with moist layers of chocolate cake and luscious frosting, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 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
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Stir in the boiling water.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until creamy. Add the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Spread frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as you like.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Do not skip the boiling water step to create a moist cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, birthday cake, rich cake, layer cake