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The BEST Chocolate Cake
The BEST Chocolate Cake with Creamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting! The perfect cake for parties, birthdays or just because!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- bowl
- oven
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
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The Best Chocolate Cake
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter & flour two 9 inch round cake pans. In a large bowl combine flour, both sugars, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
baking powder1 teaspoonbaking soda2 teaspoonssalt1 teaspoon2 sticks unsalted butter, softened1 cup
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In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add in milk, oil, eggs and vanilla until combined.
milk1 cup-4 tablespoons milk (as needed)2eggs2
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Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients with the mixer on low. Pour in the hot coffee (Batter will be thin)
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Divide between the prepared pans and bake for ⏱️ 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool the cake completely before frosting.
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Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days!
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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
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Add butter to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat until fluffy. Add in cocoa powder, confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Beat until thick and creamy. If frosting is too thick add more milk. If it is too runny add more powdered sugar.
milk1 cup-4 tablespoons milk (as needed)2vanilla extract1 teaspoon
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Set aside until you are ready to frost the cake.
Nutrition Facts
calories
494 kcal
fat Content
17 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
54 g
sodium Content
604 mg
protein Content
7 g
cholesterol Content
44 mg
carbohydrate Content
82 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
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