Ultimate Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting Recipe

Name: Ultimate Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cold water; 1 cup corn oil; 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; For frosting:; 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (1-1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp; 5 cups powdered sugar; 8 Tablespoons (more or less) whole milk; 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 cup + 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Servings: persons

Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1 cup corn oil
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
For frosting:
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (1-1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp
5 cups powdered sugar
8 Tablespoons (more or less) whole milk
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup + 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1
["For cake: preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour three 9""-diameter cake pans with 1-1/2 "" sides. Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Mix water, oil and vanilla in large bowl. Whisk in dry ingredients. Divide batter among pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over batter in each pan. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 15 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes out; cool completely.", "For frosting: beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in 3 cups sugar. Beat in 6 Tablespoons milk and vanilla. Add cocoa and remaining 2 cups sugar; beat until blended, thinning with more milk if necessary. Place 1 cake layer, chocolate-chips side up, on platter. spread 2/3 cup frosting over. Top with remaining cake layer, chocolate-chips side down. Spread frosting over sides and top of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.)"]

1848

kcal

Calories

Fat

366

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.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Chocolate Cake With Cocoa 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.

Ultimate Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions