Here’s a Rich Chocolate Cake recipe that’s moist, decadent, and perfect for any chocolate lover:
🍫 Rich Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the cake:
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1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup (240ml) whole milk
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½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) boiling water
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1 cup (240ml) hot brewed coffee (optional – enhances chocolate flavor)
For the frosting:
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1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
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3½ cups (440g) powdered sugar
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½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp salt
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream (or as needed for consistency)
Instructions
Make the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add wet ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mix. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Add hot liquids: Carefully stir in boiling water (or coffee). The batter will be thin – this is normal.
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Bake: Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
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Cream butter until light and fluffy.
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Add dry ingredients: Sift in powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Beat until smooth.
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Add liquid: Mix in vanilla and cream until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Add more cream if needed.
Assemble the Cake:
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top.
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Top with the second layer and frost the top and sides.
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Decorate with chocolate shavings, curls, or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
Would you like a variation with ganache, gluten-free options, or cupcakes instead?
