Moist Chocolate Cake
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate cake, perfect for any occasion. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and luscious frosting, it's a chocolate lover's dream.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar with eggs until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare your favorite chocolate frosting while the cakes cool.
- Once cooled, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gFiber: 2g
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