Capitol Grade Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Capitol Grade Dark Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup fine-quality unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup coffee, cold-brewed; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups butter, softened; 9 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 1/2 cups fine-quality unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup milk

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup fine-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup coffee, cold-brewed
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups butter, softened
9 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 cups fine-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

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["Preheat oven to 350F.", "Grease and flour a 9"" x 13"" pan.", "In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.", "Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, coffee, buttermilk and oil.", "Mix with a wooden spoon until smooth; batter will be thin.", "Pour into prepared pan.", "Bake for 3540 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.", "Allow to cool in the pan for 45 minutes.", "While cake cools, prepare the icing.", "In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment on medium speed or using a wooden spoon and lots of muscle, beat butter until smooth and creamy.", "Reduce speed to low and add confectioners sugar, cocoa, and vanilla, scraping down sides of the bowl with a spatula as you go.", "Add milk as needed until frosting reaches preferred spreading consistency.", "(For thicker frosting, add less than a cup of milk.", "To thin out your frosting, add more milk.", "The choice is yours!)", "Once cake has thoroughly cooled, spread icing over the top"]

4116

kcal

Calories

186

Fat

645

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup fine-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Capitol Grade Dark Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Capitol Grade Dark Chocolate Cake

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