Cocoa Cake with Easy Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Name: Cocoa Cake with Easy Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 cup warm strong coffee; 1 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; Cocoa Buttercream Frosting (recipe follows)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup warm strong coffee
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cocoa Buttercream Frosting (recipe follows)

1
Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced and one rack is in the center.
2
Preheat the oven to convection bake at 325F.
3
Butter or grease a 9 x 13-inch cake pan.
4
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, and baking soda until blended.
5
Make an indentation in the center of the dry ingredients and measure in all the remaining ingredients, except the frosting.
6
Mix at low speed with an electric mixer, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula, until all the ingredients are well blended.
7
Turn the mixer speed to high and beat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the batter is smooth and light.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and dry.
9
Cool the cake on a wire rack.
10
Frost the cake when it is completely cooled.
11
Melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter in a saucepan.
12
Remove from the heat.
13
Stir in 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/3 cup heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and continue to stir until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

1352

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cocoa Cake with Easy Buttercream Frosting 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.

Cocoa Cake with Easy Buttercream Frosting

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