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Chocolate Cake

Decadent Chocolate Cake for Unforgettable Celebrations

This Decadent Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover's dream, perfect for celebrations and sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chocolate Simple Syrup Adds moisture to the cake layers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately for best results
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Consider reducing for a less sweet flavor
  • 0.75 cups Dark Cocoa Powder Regular unsweetened cocoa can be an alternative if necessary
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Helps your cake rise perfectly
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps your cake rise perfectly
  • 0.5 tsp Fine Salt Enhances chocolate flavors
  • 1 cup Warm Water Helps hydrate the dry ingredients
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Adds moisture
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil Keeps the cake moist
  • 3 large Large Eggs Use room temperature eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Instant Espresso/Coffee Optional, intensifies chocolate flavor
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Let it reach room temperature
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for a smooth texture
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Lightens the frosting
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate Chips Use for richness
  • 0.5 cup Mini Chocolate Chips For decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake pans
  • Oven

Method
 

Chocolate Cake Instructions
  1. Prepare Chocolate Simple Syrup by combining water, sugar, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Cool before using.
  2. Make Cake Batter by whisking together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add warm water, sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
  3. Bake Layers by greasing and flouring two 9-inch round pans. Divide and smooth batter between the pans. Bake at 350°F for 22-26 minutes.
  4. Cool Layers in the pans for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Make Buttercream by beating softened butter until creamy, adding cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Fold in melted dark chocolate.
  6. Assemble Cake by brushing chocolate syrup on each layer, spreading buttercream between layers, and covering the cake with remaining buttercream.
  7. Final Frosting involves smoothing the buttercream over the entire cake and pressing mini chocolate chips into the sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill cake layers for easier frosting and use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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