Description
This chocolate cake is unbelievably soft, rich, and packed with deep cocoa flavor. One bite and you will never settle for dry cake again.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup hot brewed coffee
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
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Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
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Slowly add hot coffee and mix gently.
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Divide batter into pans and bake 30 to 35 minutes.
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Cool completely on wire racks.
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Beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
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Frost cooled cake layers and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American