Decadent Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate buttercream frosting. This easy-to-follow recipe will help you create a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 2

Servings

Calories 708kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake

2 Cup All-purpose Flour
2 Cup Sugar
3/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Buttermilk
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Boiling Water

For the Chocolate Buttercream

4 Cups Powdered Sugar
2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
2 Tbsp Milk
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

For the Cake

Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
Stir in boiling water until smooth.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

For the Buttercream

Beat butter in a mixing bowl with whisk attachment until butter is completely creamed and started to get lighter in color (about 2 minutes)
Add cocoa and powdered sugar, alternating with milk.
Add vanilla and whip on high until smooth and fluffy (about 7 minutes).
Assemble the cake by layering frosting with the cake and then frosting the outside of the entire cake. Enjoy!

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