Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Did you know that chocolate cake was first invented in the 18th century in Europe?
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Hot water
- Chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
- Once the cakes are cooled, spread chocolate ganache between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
- Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Enjoy your Ultimate Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.