Straight to Your Hips Chocolate Cake
Indulge in decadence with the aptly named *Straight to Your Hips Chocolate Cake*, a rich, velvety treat sure to satisfy your most intense chocolate cravings. Crafted from a luscious combination of cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate, this moist, double-layered masterpiece is generously frosted with a smooth, buttery chocolate cream that will melt in your mouth. The secret to its melt-in-your-mouth texture lies in a dash of boiling water added to the batter, creating an irresistibly soft crumb. Perfect for celebrations, date nights, or simply treating yourself, this ultimate chocolate cake comes together in under an hour and serves up to 12 slices of pure indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a chocolate enthusiast, this recipe is destined to become your all-time favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
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, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Tap the pans on the counter to release any air bubbles.
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 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.
While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat the cooled chocolate mixture with powdered sugar and heavy cream. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high, beating until the frosting is fluffy.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
Place the second layer on top of the frosted layer, then cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
Slice generously, serve, and enjoy your indulgent Straight to Your Hips Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 262.3 g | 336% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.5 g | 528% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 3531 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1101.0 g | 400% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 81.3 g | 290% | |
| Total Sugars | 800.3 g | ||
| Protein | 89.7 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 614 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 44.3 mg | 246% | |
| Potassium | 3465 mg | 74% | |
*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.
