Description
The Finest Chocolate Cake I’ve Ever Had Irresistible is a decadent dessert that will leave your taste buds craving more. This rich, moist chocolate cake features layers of velvety frosting, making it perfect for celebrations or cozy nights at home. Each slice delivers an unforgettable burst of chocolate flavor with a delightful sweetness that balances beautifully. Whether topped with fresh berries or a drizzle of ganache, this cake promises to impress guests and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually mix in cocoa powder and powdered sugar while alternating with heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cakes between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg