This Decadent Chocolate Cake is a dream come true for chocolate lovers. Rich, moist, and perfectly sweet, it’s layered with a luscious cocoa frosting that melts in your mouth. Whether for a birthday, celebration, or simple indulgence, this cake will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Create the Batter
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Slowly incorporate the hot water, mixing until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
Step 5: Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
Transfer the cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 6: Prepare the Frosting
Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Step 7: Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer with the prepared frosting.
Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
For best results, freeze the cake for 15–30 minutes to allow the frosting to set before serving.
Pro Tips for Success
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and frosting.
Sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the batter and frosting.
Enhance the chocolate flavor by adding 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: ~450
Carbohydrates: ~62g
Protein: ~5g
Fat: ~22g
Sugar: ~48g
Final Thoughts
This Decadent Chocolate Cake is a showstopper, perfect for any occasion. With its rich layers and creamy frosting, every bite is a chocolate lover’s dream. Share it with friends and family, or keep it all to yourself—we won’t judge! Enjoy this indulgent treat and make your des
sert moments extra special.
