Chocolate Cake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12 Slices
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Cake
Description
The Chocolate Cake starts by combining dry ingredients including flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Wet ingredients such as water, vegetable oil, white vinegar, eggs, and vanilla extract are whisked together and blended into the dry mixture. Baking vinegar into the batter activates the baking soda, aiding rise and crumb texture.
After baking at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, the cake is cooled before frosting. The frosting is created by whipping softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then thinning it with milk and flavoring with vanilla extract. Spreading this creamy chocolate frosting on the cooled cake covers the top and sides for a classic finish.
The result is a chocolate layer cake that balances moist crumb and icing richness, well-suited to enjoy for birthdays or casual dessert moments.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a guarantee.
Ingredients
For The Cake
- 200 g plain flour
- 200 g sugar Granulated
- 50 g cocoa powder Unsweetened
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 200 ml water
- 70 ml vegetable oil
- 2 large egg
- 1 tbsp vinegar White
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For The Frosting
- 100 grams butter Softened and unsalted
- 250 grams sugar Icing, powdered
- 50 grams cocoa powder Unsweetened
- 50 ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, making sure to cover the top and sides completely.
- Serve the cake and enjoy!
Notes
- The included nutritional facts are estimates and should not be considered a guaranteed analysis.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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