Description
This rich and moist chocolate cake is perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup strongly brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk, slightly warmed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, slightly warmed
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk oil, vanilla, eggs, and buttermilk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, whisking until no lumps remain. Pour in brewed coffee, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for roughly 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and cocoa powder on low speed for 30 seconds.
- Add in the powdered sugar, warm milk, heavy cream, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium speed, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed, until the frosting is fluffy and has lightened in color slightly, about 30 seconds.
- Frost cake by placing first cake layer onto a cake stand. Top with a healthy dose of frosting. Spread evenly, then repeat with second layer. Use remaining frosting to frost sides of the cake. Last, use the back of a spoon to create a large swirling pattern all around the cake! Enjoy!
Notes
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg