Homemade Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting🤤

 

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*Chocolate Cake:*

Ingredients:

- 3 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 cups granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

- 2 large eggs, at room temperature

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder and milk until smooth.

4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

5. Whisk in vanilla.

6. Gradually add dry ingredients to cocoa mixture, whisking until combined.

7. Pour into prepared baking dish.

8. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. Let cool completely.

*Buttercream Frosting:*

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 2 ¾ cups powdered sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2-4 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions:

1. Beat butter until creamy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

3. Beat in vanilla.

4. Add milk (starting with 2 tablespoons) until desired consistency.

*Assembly:*

1. Spread buttercream frosting over cooled cake.

2. Smooth frosting with an offset spatula.

*Tips:*

- Use high-quality cocoa powder for intense chocolate flavor.

- Don't overmix batter or frosting.

- Adjust frosting consistency by adding milk or powdered sugar.

- Chill cake 30 minutes before serving.

*Variations:*

- Add-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, espresso powder)

- Different flavor extracts (almond, mint)

- Top with chocolate shavings or chopped nuts.