moist chocolate cake that dissolves in your mouth:
Ultra-Moist Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
For the cake:
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably high-quality, Dutch-processed)
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) boiling water or hot coffee (for added richness)
For the frosting:
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups (440g) powdered sugar
¾ cup (75g) cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4–6 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (to achieve desired consistency)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake Batter:
Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or a 9×13-inch pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Incorporate the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
Gradually add the boiling water (the batter will be thin, which is expected).
2. Bake the Cake:
Distribute the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes (for round pans) or 35–40 minutes (for a 9×13 pan), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Make the Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
Slowly add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing on low speed until well combined.
Add the vanilla and gradually incorporate the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
4. Assemble and Serve:
Generously frost the cooled cake layers (or the top of the single cake).
Serve and savor the delightful melt-in-your-mouth chocolate experience!
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