Delicious Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Indulge in a moist and decadent chocolate cake that’s perfect for any occasion! This recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 heaping teaspoons baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups hot water

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine Mixtures:
    Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Add Hot Water:
    Slowly stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and well blended. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
  6. Pour into Pans:
    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Cakes:
    Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove them from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

For the Frosting

  1. Cream the Butter:
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Combine Ingredients:
    Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Frost the Cake:
    Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake as desired.

Enjoy!

Slice and serve your delicious chocolate cake at your next gathering or special occasion. Enjoy every bite of this rich and flavorful dessert!

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