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Ultimate Moist and Easy Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe

A tall slice of moist chocolate cake recipe layered with thick chocolate frosting, served on a white plate.
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This is the foolproof chocolate cake recipe you need. It produces an ultra-moist, rich cocoa dessert with an intense chocolate flavor, topped with a simple, creamy chocolate buttercream frosting. It is perfect for birthdays or any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee (or hot water)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt for the cake.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the hot coffee (the batter will be thin). This step develops the deep chocolate flavor.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the frosting over the first layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee instead of hot water deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • For an extra fudgy cake, use a mix of melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder in the batter.
  • This recipe works well for making cupcakes; bake for 18-20 minutes.

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