Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of Homemade Chocolate Cake, a two-layer masterpiece that is sure to impress at any celebration. This moist and fudgy cake paired with luscious homemade chocolate frosting is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just a sweet treat for yourself. With its irresistible chocolate flavor and simple preparation, this recipe caters to both novice and experienced bakers alike. Customize it with your favorite toppings and serve with ice cream or fresh berries for an unforgettable dessert experience.
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
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 6–8 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare two 9-inch round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Gradually stir in boiling water until combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to racks.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, frost layers accordingly and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg