Chocolate Cake Recipe – The Best Homemade Delight!
Who doesn’t love a rich, moist, and decadent chocolate cake? This homemade chocolate cake recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday, celebration, or just a well-deserved treat!
Made with high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate, this cake is packed with intense chocolate flavor. The best part? It’s super soft, moist, and melts in your mouth. Follow this step-by-step guide to bake the ultimate chocolate cake at home!
Quick Recipe Overview
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cake
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch cake pans with butter or baking spray.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, then gradually add hot coffee while stirring. The batter will be thin—don’t worry, that’s normal!
Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the frosting: Heat the heavy cream until warm (not boiling), then pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth, then mix in butter. Let it cool until thickened.
Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer and cover the entire cake with frosting.
Decorate and serve! Add chocolate shavings, nuts, or berries on top for an extra special touch.
Baking Tips & Cake Variations
Want a fluffier cake? Use buttermilk instead of regular milk. No eggs? Replace with mashed bananas or applesauce.
More intense chocolate flavor? Add an extra 2 tbsp of cocoa powder.
Vegan option: Use almond milk and replace butter with coconut oil.
FAQs About Chocolate Cake Click to reveal the answers!
Yes! Store the cake (unfrosted) in the fridge for up to 3 days. Frost it before serving.
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
Yes! Wrap the cake layers in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before frosting.
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