The Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Indulge in decadence with "The Ultimate Chocolate Cake," a rich and moist dessert masterpiece that lives up to its name. This chocolate lover's dream features a perfectly balanced combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and boiling water for an intensely deep flavor, while fluffy cake layers are created with the perfect blend of flour, sugar, and leavening agents. Topped with a velvety chocolate buttercream frosting made from melted semi-sweet chocolate, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, this cake effortlessly delivers indulgence in every bite. Designed to impress at any celebration yet simple enough for everyday enjoyment, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of preparation and bakes to perfection in under 35 minutes. Whether celebrating a birthday or satisfying a sweet tooth, "The Ultimate Chocolate Cake" promises to be the show-stopping centerpiece of your dessert table.
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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
- 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust them with cocoa powder, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 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. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is thin and smooth. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. 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, invert them onto wire racks to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the melted chocolate and heavy cream to the butter mixture. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer over the first, and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
Decorate as desired and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 295.2 g | 378% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.1 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 709 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 5205 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1166.9 g | 424% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.6 g | 277% | |
| Total Sugars | 873.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.3 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 44.1 mg | 245% | |
| Potassium | 3796 mg | 81% | |
*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.
