A basic recipe for a delicious chocolate cake that you might consider heavenly. Feel free to customize it to suit your preferences.
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ToggleIngredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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 transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Assembling the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of chocolate frosting over the top of the first layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Optional: You can also add chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or chopped nuts on top for decoration.
- Slice and enjoy your Chocolate Heaven Cake!
Feel free to get creative with additional ingredients or decorations to make it your own heavenly creation.