Decadent Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this decadent chocolate cake, perfect for any celebration or simply for satisfying your sweet tooth. With a deeply satisfying cocoa flavor and luscious frosting, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it promises delightful bites that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Create a well in the center and add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with chocolate frosting as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg