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Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake

by Nabeela Kauser
The best chocolate cake recipe is the subject of many debates. I understand that. But after taking a mouthful of this rich, luscious chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, everyone at the table said that it was the best chocolate cake they had ever had.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Baking, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients

For The Cake

  • 200 g Plain Flour
  • 200 g Sugar Granulated
  • 50 g Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 200 ml Water
  • 70 ml Vegetable Oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar White
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

For The Frosting

  • 100 grams Butter Softened and unsalted
  • 250 grams Sugar Icing, powdered
  • 50 grams Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 50 ml Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, making sure to cover the top and sides completely.
  • Serve the cake and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 166mgFibre: 4gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Comfort Food, Food, Party Food, Recipe
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