Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake

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Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (or hot water)

For the Chocolate Frosting

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3½ cups (420g) powdered sugar
  • ⅔ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼–⅓ cup (60–80ml) heavy cream or milk

Optional Garnish

  • Chocolate curls
  • Chocolate chips
  • Fresh berries

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and line two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Batter

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  3. Beat until smooth.
  4. Slowly stir in the hot coffee until the batter is thin and well combined.

Step 3: Bake

  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  2. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Prepare the Frosting

  1. Beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
  3. Mix in the vanilla and salt.
  4. Add the heavy cream a little at a time until the frosting becomes smooth and spreadable.

Step 5: Assemble the Cake

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread a thick layer of chocolate frosting over the top.
  3. Add the second cake layer.
  4. Frost the top and sides evenly.
  5. Decorate with chocolate curls or chocolate chips if desired.

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