Description
This chocolate cake is rich, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined. Optionally add chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost as desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg