Description
Rich, moist, and bursting with chocolate flavor, this Ultimate Chocolate Cake is perfect for celebrations or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the buttermilk and hot coffee until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting between the layers of the cake and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate as desired and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Don’t overmix the batter.
- 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: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, birthday cake, baking, sweet treats