Yum! Here's a simple recipe for a classic, moist, and
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate buttercream frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder and milk. Stir until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to cocoa mixture, whisking until smooth.
6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and milk, beating until smooth and creamy.
10. Assemble cake by spreading frosting on top of one cake layer, then topping with second layer.
Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!
