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Dark Chocolate Cake

Dark Chocolate Cake

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  • Author: sarah tag
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A decadent and moist dark chocolate cake that’s rich in flavor and perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat.


Ingredients

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1½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

½ cup vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

½ cup hot water


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the buttermilk and mix well.
  • Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Slowly stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
  • Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and decorate: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or ganache.

Notes

  • For extra decadence, add a layer of chocolate ganache between the cake layers.
  • Use hot coffee instead of water to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg