Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick = 4 oz, softened; 2 7/16 cups confectioners sugar; 7/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 5 tablespoons whole milk 5 Tbsp. = 79 mL; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick = 4 oz, plus more for pans; 7/8 cup Dutch process cocoa powder plus more for pans; 7 3/4 tablespoons boiling water 115 mL = 4 oz; 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 tsp. = 15 mL; 4 large eggs lightly beaten; 2 5/8 cups cake flour sifted; 7/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 tablespoon salt; 1 cup milk 240 mL = 8 oz

Servings: persons

4 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick = 4 oz, softened
2 7/16 cups confectioners sugar
7/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5 tablespoons whole milk 5 Tbsp. = 79 mL
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick = 4 oz, plus more for pans
7/8 cup Dutch process cocoa powder plus more for pans
7 3/4 tablespoons boiling water 115 mL = 4 oz
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 tsp. = 15 mL
4 large eggs lightly beaten
2 5/8 cups cake flour sifted
7/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 tablespoon salt
1 cup milk 240 mL = 8 oz

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["Heat oven to 350u00b0F (176u00b0C). Arrange two racks in center of oven. Butter three 8-by-2-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment. Dust bottoms and sides of pans with cocoa powder; tap out any excess.", "Attach Sifter Attachment to KA Stand Mixer (with Beater Attachment), and press ""Tare"" to zero scale.", "Add cocoa powder into the ingredient hopper and weigh. Turn Stand Mixer to speed 4 and sift cocoa into a medium bowl, and whisk in boiling water. Set aside to cool.", "Cream butter on speed 2 until light and fluffy.", "Add sugar to ingredient hopper and weigh. Turn Stand Mixer to ""stir"" and gradually sift in sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down sides twice. Beat in vanilla. Drizzle in eggs, a little at a time, beating between each addition until the batter is no longer slick, scraping down the sides twice.", "Whisk milk into reserved cocoa mixture.", "Add and weigh flour, baking soda, and salt to ingredient hopper, pressing ""Tare"" between the addition of each ingredient. Give hopper ingredients a stir to combine. With mixer on ""stir"

2553

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

322

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick = 4 oz, softened, 2 7/16 cups confectioners sugar, 7/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 5 tablespoons whole milk 5 Tbsp. = 79 mL, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Cake

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