Description
Indulge in a slice of The Most Amazing Classic Chocolate Cake, where rich chocolate flavor meets a moist, tender crumb. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself. With luscious chocolate ganache frosting and customizable options, this decadent dessert will impress family and friends alike. Get ready to create a masterpiece that not only looks stunning but tastes heavenly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup butter (or vegan butter), softened
- ¼ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round baking pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Mix cocoa powder with butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg