dairy
baked
celebration
dessert
moist
International
all seasons
Room Temperature
Rich Chocolate Cake
Difficulty
medium
Time
1h 5m
Price Category
average
Calories
High
This rich chocolate cake is the perfect choice when you crave something truly indulgent. Its dense, moist crumb and creamy chocolate frosting will enchant everyone. It's ideal for birthdays, festive occasions, or simply to crown a sweet moment. Bake it and enjoy the pure joy of chocolate!
ingredients
Steps
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pans, or line their bottoms with parchment paper.
Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to ensure no lumps remain.
Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Combine & Bake
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix! Gently stir in the hot coffee (or water) until smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make Frosting
While the cake layers cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract. Beat until you have a light and airy frosting.
Assemble & Decorate
Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting over it. Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. You can decorate with grated chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder.
Extra Tips
► Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, but if you don't like it, you can substitute it with hot water.
► Don't overbake the cake, as it will become dry; a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
► Ensure the butter for the frosting is at room temperature, so it creams easily.
Nutrition
| Per 100g | Per Serving 150g / 5.3 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal | 570 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5g | 6.8g |
| Fat | 20g | 30g |
| Carbohydrate | 48g | 72g |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 3.8g |
| Sugar | 32g | 48g |