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Homemade Chocolate Cake

Decadent Homemade Chocolate Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

Enjoy a slice of Homemade Chocolate Cake, a dessert that melts in your mouth and evokes nostalgic memories.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk for lactose-free
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water key for moist texture
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cups milk adjust for consistency
  • 0.67 cups unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate frosting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cake pans
  • Measuring Cups
  • Whisk
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Stir in boiling water to the batter until smooth; the batter will be thin.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
  6. Cool the cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat together butter and cocoa until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk.
  8. Once cooled, frost the cakes, layering with frosting in between and on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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