Description
Indulge in the richness of this moist chocolate cake, a decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a tender crumb and intense chocolate flavor, this homemade cake is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs, mix in buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry. Add coffee/water and sour cream.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cakes, then frost with desired frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with chocolate buttercream, ganache, or cream cheese frosting.
- For extra richness, add ½ cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter.
- Cake layers can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
