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Ultimate Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

A rich, moist slice of dark chocolate cake recipe layered with thick chocolate frosting on a white plate.
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A simple recipe for a rich, moist, homemade chocolate layer cake with classic chocolate frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 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 hot brewed coffee
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add more milk if needed for a thinner consistency.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost and stack the layers.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Buttermilk helps create a tender crumb; do not substitute with regular milk if possible.
  • For an extra rich flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.

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