Chocolate Cake Recipe

Inspired by Franklin Barbecue

Time1h

Serves12

Rich chocolate cake with a decadent frosting.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

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

Method

Directions

Prepare the Oven and Pans

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

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add boiling water to the batter; it will be thin.

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting

In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until you reach your desired consistency. Stir in vanilla extract.

Frost the Cake

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

Serve

Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your rich chocolate cake!