Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Glossy Chocolate

Name: Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Glossy Chocolate Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chocolate Cake; Adapted from Cuisine at Home; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon table salt; 2 cups hot water; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 Tablespoons white vinegar; 1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules; 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; Chocolate Icing; Adapted from Cuisine at Home; 1 stick (8 T.) unsalted butter; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1-1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder; Pinch salt; 1-1/4 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Powdered sugar if needed

Servings: persons

Chocolate Cake
Adapted from Cuisine at Home
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
2 cups hot water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Icing
Adapted from Cuisine at Home
1 stick (8 T.) unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch salt
1-1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Powdered sugar if needed

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["Preheat oven to 350o F with rack in the center. Spray two 8"" round cake pans with nonstick spray. Whisk dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl (sift everything too).", "", "Combine water, oil, vinegar, instant coffee and vanilla in a large measuring cup. Add to the dry ingredients and whisk just until combined - a few lumps are okay. Divide batter among pans (3 cups in each), then bake until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.", "", "Cool cakes for 20 minutes on a rack, then invert them onto the rack. Leave cakes upside down to cool completely (this flattens domed cakes), then frost.", "", "For the icing, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sir in sugar, cocoa and salt. Mixture will be extremely thick and grainy. Combine heavy cream, sour cream and instant coffee in a large measuring cup, mixing until smooth. Cook until sugar has dissolved and mixture is smooth and hot to the touch. Do not boil.", "", "Off heat, add vanilla. Cool icing at room temperature until spreadable, about three hours. The icing is quite soft. If it seems too thin to stay put on the cake, stir in powdered sugar 1 Tablespoon at a time until it's easily spreadable.", "", "Spread 1 cup icing all the way to the edges of the first layer of the cake. Top first layer with second cake and spread with 1 cup of icing. Blob more icing on the sides, then spread around."]

1627

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chocolate Cake, Adapted from Cuisine at Home, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Glossy Chocolate Icing 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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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Glossy Chocolate Icing

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