Classic Chocolate Cake
This is a chocolate lover's dream: a moist, rich, and decadent chocolate cake made from scratch. It's a timeless dessert that can be made for any occasion!
Servings 12 people
Calories 322kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup milk room temperature
- 1 cup hot strong coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the oil, eggs, milk, coffee, and vanilla extract, mixing well to completely incorporate. The batter will be thin.
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment. Grease parchment and dust pans with cocoa. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the cake. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge to loosen cake and invert onto a cooling rack. Let cool and frost with desired frosting.
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Notes
- Need the perfect frosting for this cake? Check out my recipe for a delicious chocolate frosting!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal
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