Description
If you’re searching for a rich, moist, and absolutely indulgent chocolate dessert that comes together effortlessly, the Ultimate Easy Chocolate Cake is your new go-to. This foolproof recipe is made with everyday ingredients and delivers bakery-quality results. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast treat, easy dinner dessert, or simply new food ideas to add to your collection of easy recipes, this one hits all the marks. It’s one of those breakfast ideas-turned-dessert legends that works for any occasion—especially when chocolate cravings strike!
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
3 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
4–6 tablespoons milk or cream (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring or lining with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry mix and stir until just combined.
4. Pour in the hot coffee and mix gently until the batter is smooth and thin.
5. Divide batter evenly into the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
7. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add cocoa and powdered sugar, alternating with milk or cream until the desired consistency is reached.
8. Once cakes are cool, frost one layer, top with the second layer, and frost the entire cake.
9. Let the cake sit for 30 minutes before slicing, or chill for a firmer texture.
10. Serve and enjoy your perfect chocolate indulgence!
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and better texture.
Coffee enhances the cocoa without making the cake taste like coffee—don’t skip it!
Chill cake layers briefly before frosting to reduce crumbs and get a cleaner finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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