Chocolate Cake Recipe
An easy 3 layers chocolate cake filled with a rich chocolate frosting that takes 5 minutes to prep and stays soft even after refrigerating!
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 1 ¾ Cups All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 ½ Cups Granulated sugar
- ½ Cup Cocoa powder
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- ½ Cup Vegetable oil
- ½ Cup Coffee
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
Chocolate Frosting
- 250 g Chocolate 150g dark chocolate, 100g milk chocolate
- 90 g Powdered Sugar
- 100 g Butter Unsalted
- 180 ml Heavy Cream 35% fat
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
Chocolate Cake
- In a bowl, combine eggs, salt, and vanilla. Beat on high speed until they become foamy (should take you about a minute).
- Add the granulated sugar to the beaten eggs and continue beating on high speed until the mixture doubles in volume and becomes lighter in color (should take around 2-3 minutes).
- Add vegetable oil and buttermilk. Mix on low until well combined (you can switch to a hand-whisk at this point).
- Sift in half of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and slowly mix until combined. Then, sift in the remaining flour mixture and mix on low speed.
- Add cooled coffee to the batter and gently combine until evenly distributed.
- Grease a baking pan and pour the batter into it. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release any air bubbles, and if desired, wrap the pan with baking strips (optional but recommended for even baking).
- Preheat the oven to 165°C (325°F).
- Place the prepared pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
Chocolate Frosting
- Gather all the ingredients and place them in a heatproof bowl. Heat the bowl in the microwave, using 30-second intervals, for a total of 1 minute. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are melted and well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, ensuring that it directly touches the mixture. Refrigerate the bowl for a minimum of 2 hours.
Filling & Decorating
- Once the cake mixture has chilled, remove it from the fridge. Carefully cut the cake horizontally into 2 or 3 equal layers, depending on your preference.
- Place the bottom layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Take a generous amount of the frosting and spread it evenly over the top of the first layer.
- Gently place the second layer on top of the frosted one and repeat the process, adding frosting between each layer. After the layers are filled, use the remaining frosting to cover the entire cake. You can spread it smoothly or create decorative patterns as desired.
- Optional: Add any additional decorations, such as sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or fresh fruit, to enhance the appearance.
- Once decorated, refrigerate the cake for some time to allow the frosting to set and the flavors to meld.
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Notes
- Nutrition info is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and portions. For the most accurate details, consider using a nutrition tool or checking our full Nutrition Information Disclaimer.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal
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