Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Learn how to make a chocolate cake from scratch. This easy chocolate cake recipe is simple to make and so delicious. You will never use a box mix again!
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3-4 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a saucepan, add butter, cocoa powder and water. Stir constantly until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add chocolate mixture and beat well.
- Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and beat well.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before topping with the frosting.
For the Frosting:
- Beat the butter on medium speed with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until the butter is smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
- Add in the confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of the heavy cream, vanilla extract and salt. Mix on low speed until fully combined (approximately 1 minute). Check the frosting consistency and add more heavy cream if needed.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.
- Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate any leftovers, covered, for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
531IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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