Description
Ultra-rich, incredibly moist chocolate cake topped with silky smooth chocolate frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just when you’re craving a decadent treat.
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup butter (softened)
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream (more as needed for texture)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Gently stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
- Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then add salt, vanilla, and cream.
- Beat until fluffy, adding more cream if needed for desired consistency.
- Frost the top of one cake layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Add 1 tsp espresso powder to the batter for a mocha twist.
Use dark cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
Swap the frosting with cream cheese chocolate frosting for a tangy contrast.
Mix in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for texture.
Top with crushed peppermint for a festive touch.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze slices for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
