Chocolate Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Add hot coffee: Stir in the hot coffee.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

  1. Cream butter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter until smooth.
  2. Add dry ingredients: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk.
  3. Add vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Level cakes: Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary.
  2. Frost and layer: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Frost the top with a layer of frosting. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Tips:

  • Richer flavor: For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • Moist cake: To keep the cake moist, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it at room temperature.
  • Decorate: Get creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!

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