Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe: Indulge in Every Slice
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of this ultimate chocolate cake recipe, perfect for every occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra moist cake, use freshly brewed coffee instead of boiling water.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, baking