Rich Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, moist chocolate cake – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! This recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Prep time includes cooling, and cook time will vary slightly depending on your pan size. Complete the experience by frosting with our delicious recipe #23312 (link to recipe #23312 would go here if available). Get ready for chocolate heaven!

Prep Time 120 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 240.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rich Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Rich Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and hot water until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven and pan size. Start checking at 30 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with your favorite frosting (recipe #23312 recommended).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

34g

Carbs

10g