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Chocolate Cake

An indulgent chocolate cake topped with smooth chocolate buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration or sweet craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 cup milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • to taste chocolate buttercream frosting For frosting the cake

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream, followed by the vegetable oil and coffee.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Once cooled, frost with chocolate buttercream frosting.

Notes

Serve this cake at room temperature for the best experience. Pair it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.