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Chocolate Cake

A rich and moist homemade chocolate cake with a creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • oven
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • wire rack
  • serving plate

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup boiling water

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper circles.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined and free of lumps.
  • In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth. Carefully pour in the boiling water and mix on low speed until the batter is thin and uniform.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges and invert the cakes onto the rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • While the cakes cool, make the frosting by beating the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Keyword cake, chocolate, frosting