The Best Double Chocolate Cake Recipe

July 06, 2023 Post a Comment

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Introduction

Are you looking for a delicious chocolate cake recipe that is sure to please everyone? Look no further! This double chocolate cake is sure to be a hit. It is made with rich, dark chocolate and topped with a creamy chocolate frosting. This decadent cake is sure to make any occasion special. So let’s get started and make the best double chocolate cake you’ve ever tasted!

Ingredients

To make this delicious double chocolate cake, you will need the following ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Now that we have all of our ingredients gathered, it’s time to get started on the cake!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

This double chocolate cake is a delicious treat that is sure to please everyone. Each slice of cake contains the following nutrition information:

Calories: 495
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 62mg
Sodium: 308mg
Total Carbohydrates: 74g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 45g
Protein: 8g

Frosting

This double chocolate cake is best served with a creamy chocolate frosting. To make the frosting, you will need the following ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cocoa powder, vanilla and enough milk to make the frosting smooth and spreadable. Once the cake is cooled, spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Enjoy!

Conclusion

This double chocolate cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. It is rich, moist and full of chocolate flavor. The creamy chocolate frosting is the perfect finish for this delicious cake. So next time you’re looking for a special treat, give this double chocolate cake a try!