Rich Dark Chocolate Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadently rich dark chocolate cake—a dessert lover's dream come true. Made with premium ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder, buttermilk, and a blend of granulated and light brown sugars, this cake boasts a deep, luxurious flavor and an irresistibly moist texture. The addition of boiling water to the batter ensures an ultra-silky consistency, while the luscious chocolate buttercream frosting made with real cocoa and creamy butter takes indulgence to the next level. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you’re craving an elegant chocolate dessert, this cake is surprisingly easy to make and serves up to 12 generous slices. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe delivers results that are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 75 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 250 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 240 milliliters buttermilk
- 120 milliliters vegetable oil
- 2 units large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 240 milliliters boiling water
- 115 grams unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 200 grams powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 60 milliliters milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Carefully add the boiling water to the batter, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin; this is normal for a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a medium bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Stir in the vanilla extract and adjust the consistency with a little more milk or powdered sugar, as needed.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides evenly.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your rich dark chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.5 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.4 g | 457% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 68.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 655 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 3361 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 788.0 g | 287% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.4 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 567.7 g | ||
| Protein | 64.6 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.4 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 660 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 2539 mg | 54% | |
*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.
