Description

This decadent homemade chocolate cake recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or just because you deserve a treat! It’s simpler than you think and delivers rich, velvety goodness.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans to prevent sticking.
In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if there are a few lumps!
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare your favorite frosting! A classic buttercream or cream cheese frosting pairs beautifully with this cake.

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing; this will help them blend more smoothly. Don’t skip the cooling process!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30
Sodium: 300
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 2
Protein: 5

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