Indulge in the decadence of two layers of moist chocolate cake, generously frosted with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting. This chocolate cake is perfect for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 cup buttermilk. 1/4 cup vegetable oil. 1 large egg. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup hot water. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting. 3 cups powdered sugar. 1/3 cup milk for frosting. 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Pour in the hot water and continue mixing until the batter is smooth. It will be thin, but that's okay. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack. For the frosting, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the sugar mixture, mixing until well combined and smooth. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one of the cakes, then place the second cake on top. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the assembled cake. Decorate the cake as desired with additional chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or berries. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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