Best Sweet Chocolate Cake Recipe

Best Sweet Cake Recipe  BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE:

Here's a classic, moist, and delicious chocolate cake recipe:

*Ingredients:*

For the cake: 

- 2 ¾ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

- 1 ½ cups (185g) granulated sugar

- 2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup (235ml) whole milk, at room temperature

- 2 large eggs, at room temperature

- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

- 1 cup (120g) unsweetened cocoa powder

- ¼ cup (55g) vegetable oil

For the chocolate buttercream frosting:

- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened

- 2 cups (400g) confectioners' sugar

- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

- 4 ounces (115g) high-quality dark or semisweet chocolate, melted

*Instructions:*

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.

5. Add cocoa powder and oil, whisk until well combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the frosting:

1. Beat the butter until creamy, about 2 minutes.

2. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.

3. Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate, beat until well combined.

*Assembly:*

1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand.

2. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top of the first layer.

3. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!

CALORIES PER SERVING:

Here's the estimated nutrition information and calorie count for the chocolate cake recipe I provided earlier, assuming 12 equal-sized servings:

*Per serving (1 slice):*

- Calories: 420

- Total Fat: 24g 

- Saturated Fat: 14g- 

-Trans Fat: 0g

- Cholesterol: 40mg

- Sodium: 350mg

- Total Carbohydrates: 45g

- Dietary Fiber: 2g

- Sugars: 30g

- Protein: 5g

*Vitamin and Mineral Information (percentage of daily value per serving):*

- Vitamin A: 10%

- Vitamin C: 0%

- Calcium: 15%

- Iron: 20%

*Note:*

- The calorie count is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients and portion sizes used.

- If you're concerned about calorie intake, consider using lower-calorie alternatives like applesauce or yogurt to replace some of the oil, or reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.

Keep in mind that this is a rich and decadent chocolate cake, so it's best to indulge in moderation!