Death By Chocolate Cake
A rich, decadent chocolate cake that’s perfect for celebrations. Experience a chocolate indulgence with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Chocolate frosting
- Chocolate ganache (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water to create a smooth batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Frost with chocolate frosting and drizzle with chocolate ganache once cooled.
- Serve with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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