Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of Homemade Chocolate Cake, a must-try for every chocolate lover. This moist and fudgy two-layer cake, paired with luscious homemade chocolate frosting, promises to impress at any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, a cozy dinner party, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. With an easy-to-follow recipe and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this showstopper. Each slice reveals a delightful blend of chocolatey goodness that melts in your mouth, making it the ultimate comfort dessert. Customize it by adding your favorite nuts or flavors to make it truly your own!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 6–8 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9" round cake pans with parchment paper and non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients; mix until smooth. Stir in boiling water.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with cocoa powder and powdered sugar; add vanilla and milk until creamy.
- Frost cooled cake layers as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg