Name: Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup hot water; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 ½ cups powdered sugar; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3–4 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

A rich and moist chocolate cake with espresso flavor.

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3–4 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
In a separate bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently. Gradually pour in the hot water while stirring. The batter will be thin.
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then blend in espresso and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled cake layers. Frost the top and sides generously.
Decorate with piped frosting or chocolate shavings, if desired.
Chill the cake slightly before slicing for clean, neat layers.

Notes

Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg