Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate; 1 c. unsalted butter; 2 1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 1/3 c. sifted cake flour; 2/3 c. buttermilk; 1 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 large eggs; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. unsalted butter
2 1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 1/3 c. sifted cake flour
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 large eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Brush cake pans with melted butter and dust with sifted flour, shaking out excess.
3
Chill until needed.
4
Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler.
5
Allow to cool.
6
Cream together butter and sugar.
7
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Mix in melted, cooled chocolate.
8
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt and add gradually to chocolate mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
9
Stir in boiling water and vanilla.
10
Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
11
Bake for 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
12
Cool for several minutes in pans.
13
Invert onto wire rack and cool before filling and decorating.

2516

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

258

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, 1 c. unsalted butter, 2 1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar, 2 1/3 c. sifted cake flour, and more.

Yes, Ultimate 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.

Ultimate Chocolate Cake

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