Dreamy Chocolate Cake with Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Dreamy Chocolate Cake with Frosting, a decadent treat that’s moist, rich, and irresistibly chocolatey. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, this cake features a perfectly tender crumb thanks to the addition of boiling water in the batter—a secret to extra moisture. Topped with a luscious, fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting, made from softened butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of heavy cream, every bite melts in your mouth. With just 20 minutes of prep time and an easy-to-follow process, this two-layer chocolate cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve it as-is or elevate it with toppings like fresh berries or chocolate shavings for a show-stopping dessert you’ll come back to again and again!
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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
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift 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. Mix with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until combined, about 1-2 minutes.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, use a mixer to whip the softened butter on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined. Increase the speed and whip for another minute.
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake, smoothing the sides and top with a spatula.
Slice and serve your dreamy chocolate cake, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 367.6 g | 471% | |
| Saturated Fat | 174.2 g | 871% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 948 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 5212 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1118.6 g | 407% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 117.6 g | 420% | |
| Total Sugars | 769.9 g | ||
| Protein | 103.8 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.7 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 797 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 52.4 mg | 291% | |
| Potassium | 5334 mg | 113% | |
*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.
