Description
A rich, moist chocolate cake layered with a silky-smooth chocolate frosting. Perfectly balanced cocoa and caramelized sweetness, this decadent dessert satisfies any chocolate craving with its deep flavor and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups milk
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frosting)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional))
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
Combine eggs, oil, milk; mix until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, blending thoroughly.
Pour batter into pans and bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely. For frosting, whisk melted chocolate, vegetable oil, and powdered sugar (optional) until smooth.
Apply frosting between layers and on top of cake as desired.
Notes
Use gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum if needed.
Vegetable oil keeps frosting dairy-free and halal-compliant.
Store leftovers airtight at room temperature up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg