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The BEST Chocolate Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55-60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This is a rich and moist chocolate cake recipe that's incredibly easy to make and perfect for any chocolate lover. Featuring a blend of cocoa powder, coffee, and buttermilk, it produces a deeply flavorful cake with a tender crumb. The recipe includes a guide to baking the cake layers perfectly and suggests pairing with your favorite chocolate frosting for an indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup natural cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup neutral cooking oil (such as avocado, canola, or vegetable oil)
  • 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup hot coffee or hot water

Additional

  • 1 batch chocolate frosting (see note)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by lining the bottoms with parchment paper, then lightly grease and flour the sides to prevent sticking. Set the pans aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are well integrated.
  3. Add Fat: Pour in the melted butter and neutral cooking oil. Stir well until the dry ingredients are moistened. The batter might be thick at this stage, which is normal.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the lightly beaten eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure an even mix.
  5. Add Buttermilk: Gradually add the buttermilk while stirring continuously until well combined and the batter is smooth.
  6. Add Hot Liquid: Carefully pour in the hot coffee or hot water and stir gently to combine. Scrape the sides and bottom once more to ensure a uniform batter.
  7. Divide and Bake: Evenly pour the batter between the prepared cake pans. Place them on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Frost: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 15 minutes. Then invert them onto cooling racks and allow to cool completely before applying your favorite chocolate frosting.

Notes

  • For the chocolate frosting, you can use any favorite recipe; a classic buttercream chocolate frosting works beautifully.
  • Room temperature eggs help the batter come together better and provide a smoother texture.
  • Using hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
  • If buttermilk is unavailable, you can substitute with milk mixed with a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice allowed to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Ensure not to overmix after adding the flour to maintain tenderness in the cake.

Find it online: https://meallora.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe/