Death by Chocolate Cake
Indulge in a moist, rich chocolate cake with layers of velvety frosting that promises to satisfy every chocoholic’s dream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Add the boiling water carefully, mixing until well combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the greased pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them to cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare the frosting by melting chocolate and mixing it with butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake layers generously with chocolate frosting and sprinkle chocolate chips on top before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider adding a splash of coffee to the batter or infusing the frosting with peppermint extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 405mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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