Decadent Classic Chocolate Cake

August 3, 2024
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Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for a classic chocolate cake:

Classic Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

For the Cake:
  1. Prepare the Pans and Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Mix Wet Ingredients:
  • Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
  1. Add Boiling Water:
  • Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
  1. Bake:
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Frosting:
  1. Cream Butter:
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  1. Add Dry Ingredients:
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
  1. Add Wet Ingredients:
  • Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake:
  1. Frost the Cake:
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  1. Decorate:
  • Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries if desired.
  1. Serve:
  • Slice and enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!

Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake!