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two layer chocolate cake with fresh blueberries and mint on top.
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5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

This chocolate cake recipe is the perfect go-to chocolate cake! It's moist and delicious, and the homemade chocolate buttercream is sinfully rich.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 892kcal

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Buttercream

  • 12 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Butter and flour two 9" cake pans
  • Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder, all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix the flour mixture and egg mixture until well incorporated then pour in the boiling water slowly while mixing
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and tap pans on the counter to get rid of any air bubbles
  • Bake the cakes for about 28-30 minutes or until fully cooked through
  • Allow the cakes to completely cool
  • To make the frosting, mix the unsalted butter until smooth then add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix on medium high speed for about 3-4 minutes or until nice and fluffy.
  • Frost the cooled cakes with the chocolate buttercream and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 892kcal | Carbohydrates: 130g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 101g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3.5mg