Legendary Chocolate Cake Recipe
This Legendary Chocolate Cake Recipe is a decadent dessert that's perfect for any occasion, featuring rich chocolate flavors and a moist texture.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowl
- 9-inch round baking pans
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup whole milk 57ml
- 0.5 cup oil canola, vegetable, or refined coconut – melted
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee or freshly boiled water
- 8 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- 1.5 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 2.75 cups confectioner's sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round baking pans with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugars, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gradually add hot coffee or boiling water; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, melt chopped chocolate; beat butter with confectioner's sugar and mix in melted chocolate and vanilla until creamy.
- Assemble by leveling cake layers and frosting generously.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38g
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