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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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: 
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan, add butter, cocoa powder and water. Stir constantly until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add chocolate mixture and beat well. 
  4. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and beat well.
  5. 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: 
  1. 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).  
  2. 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. 
  3. Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.  
  4. Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy! 

Notes

  • Refrigerate any leftovers, covered, for up to 1 week. 
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.