Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Adventures Pub & Spirits

Time1h 30m

Serves12

Rich chocolate cake with frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake

1 3/4 cups 00 bread flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp Baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 large Eggs

1 cups whole milk

1/2 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 cups boiling water

Frosting

1/2 cups Unsalted butter

1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

3 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 cups whole milk

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

Method

Cake Preparation

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Incorporate Boiling Water

Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool the Cake

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

Prepare the Frosting

In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar, mixing well.

Add Milk and Vanilla

Add the whole milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until smooth and spreadable.

Frost the Cake

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.