Description
Heavenly chocolate cake with vanilla frosting delivers pure dessert bliss through rich, moist layers and silky smooth cream. Chocolate lovers will savor each luxurious bite of this classic sweet treat that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot water
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) oil (canola, vegetable, or coconut)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by coating with grease and flour.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt – in a large mixing bowl using a whisk.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly blend the liquid components including oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Integrate the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until ingredients are just incorporated without overmixing.
- Stream hot water into the batter, continuing to mix until the consistency becomes smooth and slightly thin.
- Distribute the batter equally between the prepared cake pans, ensuring even coverage.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake’s center – it should emerge clean when the cakes are fully baked.
- Remove cakes from oven and let them rest in the pans for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature completely.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for a vegan-friendly option.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
- Check cake doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back when lightly touched, indicating perfect moisture and texture.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a smooth, even frosting application.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 221 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg