Deep Dark Chocolate Cake

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Rich, moist chocolate cake with a dense crumb and intense cocoa flavor
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Deep Dark Chocolate Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 846.6

Description

This deep dark chocolate cake is a classic American dessert known for its incredibly moist texture and intense chocolate flavor. The secret lies in using boiling water to bloom the cocoa powder, unlocking a deeper, richer taste that dried-out cakes often lack. It pairs perfectly with a simple one-bowl buttercream frosting that adds a velvety, sweet finish without overpowering the chocolate. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion calling for a show-stopping dessert, this cake is surprisingly easy to make. The batter is thin but bakes up tall and tender. Serve it sliced with a cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or one 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water by hand. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes for round pans, or 35 to 40 minutes for the rectangular pan, until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  8. For frosting: Beat softened butter in a small bowl until creamy.
  9. Add powdered sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to beat until smooth and spreading consistency.
  10. Blend in vanilla extract. Add additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  11. Spread frosting over cooled cake layers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 846.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 199.8g67%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugars 120.3g
Protein 10.5g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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