Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Buttercream

Chocolate cake is believed to have originated in the United States in the 18th century and has since become one of the most popular cake flavors worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Buttercream

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Hot water
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (for buttercream)
• 3 cup Powdered sugar (for buttercream)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder (for buttercream)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for buttercream)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Heavy cream (for buttercream)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Finally, beat in the heavy cream until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of buttercream on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
9. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.