Description
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or more for desired consistency)
- Chocolate shavings (for decoration)
- Fresh berries (for decoration)
- Mint leaves (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- Add salt and vanilla extract, then mix again. Pour in heavy cream and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, and mint leaves if desired.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust the frosting consistency with more heavy cream if needed.
- Feel free to add your favorite decorations for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes