Description
Delectable chocolate cake promises pure indulgence with its rich, velvety layers and dreamy frosting. Chocolate lovers will savor each heavenly bite of this irresistible dessert that brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
- 1 cup (100 grams) cocoa powder
- 2.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1.25 cups (295 milliliters) room temperature buttermilk
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) room temperature coffee
- 0.67 cup (160 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3 room temperature eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Fudge Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups (454 grams) room temperature unsalted butter
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (100 grams) cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340 grams) chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup (85 grams) honey
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by gathering all necessary equipment and ingredients for a decadent chocolate layer cake.
- Position oven rack in center and heat to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour.
- Combine all dry cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl, sifting together to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Create wet mixture by whisking buttermilk, coffee, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until thoroughly integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain cake’s delicate texture.
- Evenly distribute batter between prepared cake pans, smoothing surfaces with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean from cake’s center.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire cooling rack.
- For frosting, create a double boiler or use microwave to melt chocolate chips, stirring between intervals until silky smooth.
- Cream butter until light and fluffy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Integrate melted chocolate, salt, honey, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until achieving a spreadable consistency.
- Position first cake layer on serving plate, spreading generous frosting layer across surface.
- Carefully place second cake layer atop first, then coat entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Optional: Embellish with chocolate shavings or decorative sprinkles for visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Use fresh coffee for deeper, richer chocolate flavor that enhances the cake’s complexity.
- Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps and creates a more uniform cake crumb.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense cake texture.
- Check cake doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back when touched.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- Use high-quality chocolate for more intense frosting flavor.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
- Reduce sugar slightly for less sweet option without compromising moisture.
- Store cake in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg