Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup dark brown sugar; 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 2 ¼ teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 ¼ cups buttermilk; 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 2 large eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (fine quality, melted)

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup dark brown sugar
1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate (fine quality, melted)

1
Heat oven to 350F (175C).
2
Butter and parchment line two 8x2-inch (20x5-cm) baking pans.
3
Measure all ingredients (except the chocolate) into a large mixer bowl.
4
Blend for 30 seconds on LOW speed, scraping bowl constantly.
5
Blend in the melted chocolate and beat 3 minutes on HIGH speed, scraping the bowl.
6
Spoon into the pans and level them well with an offset spatula.
7
Bake layers for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

2352

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

200

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup dark brown sugar, 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 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.

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