Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of Ina Garten’s Chocolate Cake, a delightful dessert that promises to elevate any celebration. With its moist, tender layers and luscious chocolate buttercream frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a sweet treat after dinner. The addition of elegant Chocolate Crispearls not only enhances the flavor but also adds a stunning visual appeal. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this cake is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hot coffee
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla; mix until well-blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed. Slowly incorporate hot coffee until smooth.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg