Introduction
For Ella Chef, the Chocolate Cake was the recipe that started it all. As a young baker, she created her first one for her mother’s birthday — a simple cocoa cake that turned into a family favorite. Over the years, she perfected it into the rich, moist, melt-in-your-mouth dessert it is today. Layered with creamy chocolate frosting and crowned with fresh berries, it’s indulgence in every bite. For Ella, this cake isn’t just about sweetness; it’s a memory of celebration, laughter, and love shared around the table. Baking it always reminds her that joy can be found in the simplest creations.
Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Slowly pour in hot coffee and mix until well combined. Batter will be thin — that’s perfect.
- Divide batter evenly into the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting: beat butter until creamy, add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Gradually mix in cream until fluffy.
- Frost between layers and over the cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh berries before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
How to Make the Recipe
To make Ella Chef’s Chocolate Cake, start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and preparing two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting them with flour. In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients — flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar — until evenly combined.
Next, add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth. Slowly pour in the hot coffee (or water), mixing until the batter becomes glossy and thin — this step ensures the cake will be moist and rich in flavor.
Divide the batter evenly between your pans and bake for about 30–35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Pour in the cream slowly until the frosting reaches a fluffy, spreadable consistency. Once the cakes are cool, frost one layer, stack the second, and cover the top and sides generously.
Finish with chocolate shavings and fresh berries for a beautiful presentation. Each slice delivers deep chocolate flavor and a velvety texture — the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, celebrations, or simple moments of indulgence.
Conclusion
The Chocolate Cake by Ella Chef is the ultimate comfort dessert — rich, moist, and decadently chocolatey. It’s a timeless recipe that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable experience. Topped with silky frosting and fresh berries, every bite is pure bliss. For Ella, this cake represents joy shared — a reminder that baking is both an art and a gesture of love. Whether you serve it for special occasions or everyday treats, this cake is guaranteed to bring smiles and sweet memories to the table.