Description
A delightful treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour (240g)
- 2 cups white granulated sugar (400g)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (8g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (7g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
- 1 cup milk (240mL)
- 1/2 cup oil (120mL)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10mL)
- 1 cup very hot water (240mL)
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (340g)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (100g)
- 5 cups powdered sugar (600g)
- 1/2 cup milk (120mL)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10mL)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing them with butter or shortening, then dusting with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is thick and well combined.
- Gradually add the very hot water to the batter while mixing on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Turn the pans over to remove the cakes and let them cool on a wire rack for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cocoa powder using a mixer. Gradually add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add the milk in thirds.
- Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- For easier frosting, wrap the cooled cakes in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
- For a neat presentation, place strips of parchment paper under the cake edges to keep the plate clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg