Brownstone Front Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of a classic Brownstone Front Chocolate Cake, a timeless dessert that's perfect for any occasion. This double-layer chocolate cake features the perfect balance of moistness and deep cocoa flavor, thanks to the combination of buttermilk, hot coffee, and unsweetened cocoa powder in the batter. Topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, every bite melts in your mouth with irresistible sweetness. Whether you're baking for a birthday, holiday, or just because, this recipe's easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients make it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a bake time of 35 minutes, this chocolate masterpiece serves 12 and is sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for searches like "classic chocolate cake recipe" or "moist chocolate layer cake," it’s your go-to treat for rich, indulgent flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Hot coffee
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 batch Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the melted and cooled butter, buttermilk, hot coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula if necessary.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting on top of one layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Slice and serve your Brownstone Front Chocolate Cake, and enjoy the decadent chocolate goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.7 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.0 g | 405% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 657 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 4715 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 590.7 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.4 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 334.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.8 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 32.5 mg | 181% | |
| Potassium | 2733 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
