Soft And Fudgy Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosti

Name: Soft And Fudgy Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil); 1 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup water; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon salt (full tsp); 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; For the Frosting:; 1 3/4 stick butter (almost 1 full cup); 7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, heaping; 2/3 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 pound powdered sugar (3 3/4 cups)

Servings: persons

For the Cake:
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup water
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt (full tsp)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Frosting:
1 3/4 stick butter (almost 1 full cup)
7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, heaping
2/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound powdered sugar (3 3/4 cups)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F (176u00b0C) and thoroughly spray two 9-inch round cake pans with a non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl, combine and mix on low speed. Don't overmix. Add water and mix again to combine it all together. Don't overmix. Don't worry, the batter will be thin.
4
Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 25 min or just until a toothpick/fork poked into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cakes from the pans.
5
In a medium bowl, stir together melted butter and cocoa. Add milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat well to combine.
6
Frost the first cake layer with approximately half (or just a tad less) of the frosting. Add the top cake layer and finish frosting the cake all over. Enjoy this one! It'll be the best chocolate cake you've ever tasted. 100%.

2208

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

273

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cake:, 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil), 1 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Soft And Fudgy Chocolate Cake With Chocolate 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Soft And Fudgy Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting

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Variations & substitutions

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