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Chocolate Cake
5 from 27 votes

Chocolate Cake

This Chocolate Cake recipe yields a moist, tender cake made with cocoa powder and vinegar to provide lift and subtle acidity. It is frosted with a smooth cocoa buttercream combining butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder for a rich icing. The cake is suitable for celebrations or casual dessert indulgence.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  8. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, making sure to cover the top and sides completely.
  11. Serve the cake and enjoy!

Notes

  • The included nutritional facts are estimates and should not be considered a guaranteed analysis.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% 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.