Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this Homemade Chocolate Cake recipe, a perfect treat for any occasion. This two-layer chocolate cake boasts a rich, fudgy texture and is topped with creamy homemade chocolate frosting that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that impresses friends and family alike. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or just a cozy evening at home, this cake is versatile enough to fit all your dessert needs. Customize it with your favorite nuts or fruits for a unique twist that makes it truly yours!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the frosting: 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake 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 mix; stir until smooth. Carefully mix in boiling water until incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together butter and cocoa powder; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the top of one cake layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the sides and top as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg