Description
This is the classic best cake recipe for ultimate chocolate lovers. A rich, moist, and deeply fudgy chocolate cake that is a viral comfort cake for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water (or hot coffee)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined.
5. Carefully pour in the boiling water (or hot coffee) and whisk until the batter is smooth and thin.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
Using hot coffee instead of boiling water will enhance the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
Ensure your buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature.
This cake is best served with a rich chocolate fudge frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg