Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake perfect for any celebration or sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa (optional)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup strong black coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Frosting of choice (e.g., Homemade Buttercream or Chocolate Frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or one 13x9x2-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa(s), baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low until well combined.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla, and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes for round pans or 35-40 minutes for the rectangular pan, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your choice of frosting and enjoy!
Notes
For a sweeter cake, increase the sugar by a quarter cup. Store tightly covered for up to three days at room temperature, a week in the fridge, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, birthday cake, homemade cake, baking