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chocolate cake

Classic Chocolate Cake

A rich, moist chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling & Frosting Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 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 room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pans.
  5. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For frosting: Beat butter and cocoa, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 4gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This cake can be made ahead of time and kept moist by wrapping in plastic wrap until ready to frost.
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