Chocolate Cake Recipe
This decadent chocolate cake is a chocolate lover's dream! Moist, rich, and utterly irresistible, it's perfect for any occasion. This recipe guides you through creating the perfect chocolate cake from scratch, with tips for success.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Making the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Frost the cooled cake.
- Cut and serve.
Notes
Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!