Simple Basic Chocolate Cake Recipe
Simple Basic Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
This classic chocolate cake recipe makes a moist and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. You will need the following ingredients to make a basic chocolate cake:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of cocoa powder
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 3/4 cup of butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
This recipe makes one 9-inch round double-layer cake or two 9-inch round single-layer cakes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or one 9-inch round cake pan and one 8-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder; set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Beat in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Nutrition:
This classic chocolate cake recipe makes a moist and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. One 9-inch round single-layer cake contains 763 calories, 34 grams of fat, 116 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of protein. This cake is high in sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation.
Enjoy!
This classic chocolate cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It is moist, delicious and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!