Belgian Chocolate Cake Secret Recipe

Ingredients

This delicious Belgian Chocolate Cake is made with a few simple ingredients. It’s an easy to make cake that you can make ahead of time and enjoy for days. Here's what you'll need for the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 cup of vegetable oil
1 cup of buttermilk
2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of hot water

Instructions

This Belgian Chocolate Cake is easy to make, but it does take a few steps. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan and set aside.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until combined.

Add the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

This Belgian Chocolate Cake is best served with a chocolate frosting. For the frosting, you will need:

1/2 cup of butter, softened
2 cups of powdered sugar
1/2 cup of cocoa powder
3 tablespoons of heavy cream
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until combined. Add the cream and vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and enjoy.

Nutrition

This Belgian Chocolate Cake is full of rich chocolate flavor and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. A single slice of this cake contains approximately:

267 calories
11.7 grams of fat
37.5 grams of carbohydrates
2.2 grams of protein

This Belgian Chocolate Cake is a rich and decadent treat that is sure to please. Enjoy a slice of this delicious cake with a cup of coffee or tea and savor the delicious flavors.