Description
A rich, moist chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of water, and ¼ cup of cocoa over medium heat until melted.
- In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of granulated sugar, 2 cups of flour, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of buttermilk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture, then add the warm chocolate mixture and blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan and bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, combine ½ cup of butter, ¼ cup of cocoa, and ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of milk in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and mix in 1 pound of powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon of vanilla until smooth; stir in optional walnuts.
- Frost the warm cake with the chocolate frosting.
Notes
Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing. Customize with flavors like espresso or spices for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg