Indulge in the Art of Chocolate Cake Decoration
Elevate your dessert game with this breathtaking chocolate cake, adorned with velvety frosting and customizable toppings that cater to every occasion. Perfect for birthdays or simply treating yourself, this rich, moist cake offers a symphony of flavors that will enchant your guests and leave them craving more. With simple yet stunning decoration techniques, you’ll create a centerpiece that’s as delightful to the eyes as it is to the taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Optional: chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and eggs until fluffy. Gradually add oil and vanilla extract, then mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; sweeten if desired.
- Frost cooled cakes and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg