Easiest Best Chocolate Cake W Heavenly Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with the *Easiest Best Chocolate Cake with Heavenly Chocolate Frosting*. This moist, rich, and irresistibly decadent cake is a breeze to make, thanks to its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation. The secret to its incredibly tender crumb lies in a touch of boiling water, creating a luxuriously soft texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a silky, deeply chocolatey frosting made from whipped butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla, this cake is a showstopper for any occasion. Ready in just under an hour and serving up to 12 slices of pure chocolate bliss, it’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Discover how easy it is to create bakery-quality results at home with this one-bowl wonder!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups boiling water
- 1 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 0.25 cups whole milk (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons 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, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula if needed.
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 pans from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
Place the second layer on top of the frosted layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your perfectly moist and chocolatey cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 367.9 g | 472% | |
| Saturated Fat | 174.2 g | 871% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 924 mg | 308% | |
| Sodium | 5223 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1162.2 g | 423% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 141.4 g | 505% | |
| Total Sugars | 784.3 g | ||
| Protein | 117.7 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 937 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 58.5 mg | 325% | |
| Potassium | 6326 mg | 135% | |
*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.
