Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to measure flour accurately for best results.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg