Ultimate Chocolate Cake!

Did you know that chocolate cake was first invented in the United States in the mid-18th century? It has since become one of the most popular cake flavors around the world!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Ultimate Chocolate Cake!

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American 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: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup Hot water
• 1.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• for dusting cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Enjoy your Ultimate Chocolate Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24g37%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 6g12%

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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.