Chocolate Birthday Cake
Indulge in the ultimate celebration treat with this decadent Chocolate Birthday Cake recipe, crafted to delight chocolate lovers of all ages! Featuring rich layers of moist chocolate cake paired with a creamy, cocoa-infused buttercream frosting, this homemade dessert is the perfect centerpiece for any birthday celebration. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, boiling water for extra moisture, and a touch of vanilla for depth, this cake is as easy to make as it is delicious to enjoy. Ready in just over an hour, including bake and prep time, this two-layer masterpiece serves up to 12 guests and invites endless possibilities for decorative flair. Treat your loved ones to a cake that’s as stunning as it is satisfying! Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any occasion needing a little extra sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 3 cups Confectioners' sugar
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed until well combined.
Gradually add the boiling water to the cake batter, mixing slowly until the batter is smooth. Note that the batter will be thin.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans onto wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder alternately with the milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with about a third of the frosting.
Top with the second cake layer and spread the remaining frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate as desired, then slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.7 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.2 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 531 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 5205 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1088.8 g | 396% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 84.8 g | 303% | |
| Total Sugars | 795.6 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 45.7 mg | 254% | |
| Potassium | 4193 mg | 89% | |
*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.
