Dark Creamy Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Dark Creamy Chocolate Cake, a decadent dessert that’s as rich in flavor as it is in texture. Made with unsweetened cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate, this cake delivers an intense, bittersweet chocolate taste perfectly balanced by its luxuriously creamy frosting. The addition of boiling water ensures a moist, tender crumb, while the frosting, whipped to perfection with softened butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, creates a velvety finish that melts in your mouth. This crowd-pleasing cake is incredibly easy to make, with a prep time of just 25 minutes, yet it looks and tastes like a masterpiece, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration. Serve it with a dusting of cocoa or fresh berries for a truly unforgettable dessert experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (melted and cooled)
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
Bake the cakes 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 turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until the frosting is smooth.
Stir in the cooled melted dark chocolate and heavy cream. Beat until the frosting is rich and creamy.
Spread a layer of frosting on top of one of the cooled cake layers.
Place the second cake layer on top, and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate as desired and serve. Enjoy your Dark Creamy Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 431.2 g | 553% | |
| Saturated Fat | 213.8 g | 1069% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 978 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 5500 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1186.1 g | 431% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 85.9 g | 307% | |
| Total Sugars | 878.3 g | ||
| Protein | 91.1 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.7 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 67.4 mg | 374% | |
| Potassium | 4786 mg | 102% | |
*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.
