Rich Chocolate Cake Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of a rich chocolate cake, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds with its moist and sumptuous texture. This recipe promises a dessert that’s not only delicious but also easy to whip up, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a potluck, a weeknight treat, or a gathering of large groups, this cake is sure to impress. Plus, with a total time of just 1 hour and 25 minutes, including prep and cooling time, you can satisfy your chocolate cravings in no time!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 4 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 cups | Milk |
| 1 1/3 cups | Silky Chocolate Butter Frosting |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 240.7
- Fat Content: 11.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 69mg
- Sodium Content: 245.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.9g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 20.2g
- Protein Content: 4g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Prepare pan: Grease a 13 by 9-inch baking pan or three 8-inch round cake pans to ensure easy removal of the cake later on.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, using a mixer on low speed, cream together the butter and sugar until blended. Then, increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take around 5 minutes.
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Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla extract until fully combined. The mixture may appear slightly grainy at this stage.
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Add dry ingredients alternately with milk: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Beat until the batter is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula to ensure even mixing.
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Pour batter into pan: Pour the smooth batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time will vary depending on the size of the pan used. For a 13 by 9-inch cake, it typically takes 40 to 45 minutes, while 8-inch layers may take about 30 minutes.
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Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, run a thin knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the sides of the pan. Carefully invert the cake or layers onto the wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare frosting: While the cake is cooling, prepare the Silky Chocolate Butter Frosting according to Recipe #23312.
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Frost the cake: Wait until the cake is completely cooled before spreading the prepared frosting evenly over the top and sides.
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Serve and enjoy: Once frosted, slice the rich chocolate cake into generous servings and savor each delectable bite!
This recipe yields one nine by thirteen cake, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family. So go ahead, treat yourself to a slice of chocolatey goodness with this irresistible Rich Chocolate Cake! 🍰🍫
