moist and decadent chocolate cake
Ingredients
1. Cake:
1. 2 1/4 cups (285g) all-purpose flour
2. 1 1/2 cups (180g) granulated sugar
3. 2 teaspoons baking powder
4. 1 teaspoon salt
5. 1/2 cup (115g) unsweetened cocoa powder
6. 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature
7. 2 large eggs, at room temperature
8. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2. Chocolate Frosting:
1. 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
2. 2 cups (400g) confectioners’ sugar
3. 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened cocoa powder
4. 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk cocoa powder, milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Combine: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
5. Divide batter: Pour into prepared pans.
6. Bake: 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool: Let cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Prepare frosting: Beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
9. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread frosting. Top with second layer.