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Ultimate Homemade Chocolate Cake

This decadent chocolate cake is moist and rich, topped with velvety chocolate frosting, making it perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Opt for unbleached for better taste and texture.
  • 2 cups White granulated sugar Can be swapped with monk fruit for fewer calories.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich flavor.
  • 2 tsp Baking powder Essential leavener.
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda Essential leavener.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Adds moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Helps maintain moisture.
  • 2 pcs Eggs Provide richness and stability.
  • 1 cup Boiling water Enhances cocoa flavor.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Softened butter Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 6-8 Tbsp Milk Add gradually for consistency.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two 9" round pans with parchment paper, lightly spraying with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture becomes smooth and homogenous.
  4. Carefully stir in boiling water; the batter will be thin, but that’s perfect for a moist cake.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, cool the cakes in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto cooling racks. Allow to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth, adding milk gradually to reach spreading consistency.
  2. Place one cooled cake on a serving tray, spread about a cup of frosting on top, and layer the second cake on top. Frost the sides and top generously.
  3. You can serve immediately or, for enhanced flavor, let it sit overnight.

Notes

For storage, wrap slices in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container. Can also be frozen individually wrapped. Reheat using an oven or air fryer.