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Double Chocolate Cake Recipe
This double chocolate cake is enriched with two kinds of chocolate to satisfy even the strongest chocolate cravings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 584 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces chocolate melted and cooled
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Mix just until no large lumps remain-- you don’t want to overmix!
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes in the man and then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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For the Frosting
- Add the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and cream on medium speed until light and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and mix to combine.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar.
- Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, add the melted chocolate.
- Turn the mixer to high speed and whip the frosting until it becomes light and airy.
- Once the cake has cooled, dump the frosting on top and use a spoon or offset spatula to create swooshes in the frosting.
Notes
- Storage: Store double chocolate cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
584kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
62g
(124%)
Vitamin A
498IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 584kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 62g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 498IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.