Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe! This moist, decadent cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, boasting rich layers and a velvety texture that will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this homemade treat is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Personalize it with your favorite frosting and toppings for a show-stopping dessert that will impress all your guests.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients while mixing on low speed. Gradually add hot water until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter and gradually adding powdered sugar and cocoa until desired consistency is reached.
- Layer cooled cakes with frosting and top with ganache made from chocolate chips and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg