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Chocolate Cake


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This rich and moist chocolate cake is perfect for any celebration.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9 inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla then combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
  4. Divide batter evenly and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until set then cool completely.
  5. Beat butter, powdered sugar, and cream until fluffy then frost cooled cake layers.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder.
  • Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg