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Homemade Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting

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A rich and moist chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
  • For frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch pans, line bottoms with parchment if you like.
  2. In a large bowl sift or stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a second bowl whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until mixed.
  4. Pour the wet mix into the dry mix and stir gently until mostly smooth with no large lumps.
  5. Stir in the hot coffee or hot water until the batter is even. The batter will be thin and that is okay.
  6. Divide the batter into the two pans and bake about 30 to 35 minutes, check with a toothpick.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool fully.
  8. For frosting, beat butter until soft, add cocoa, powdered sugar, and milk a little at a time until smooth and spreadable.
  9. Frost the cooled layers and clean the sides with a scraper for a neat finish.

Notes

For a moist cake idea, consider variations such as adding chocolate chips or using different frostings. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for added indulgence.

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