Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

– 2 cups granulated sugar

– 1 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour*

– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 2 large eggs

– 1 cup buttermilk

– 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)

– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

– 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Frosting:

– 1/2 cup butter (*see note)

– 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

– 3 cups powdered sugar

– 1/3 cup milk

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

– Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.

– Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.

– Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes.

– Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.

– Bake 30 to 35 minutes

– For a 9×13” One Layer Cake

– Grease 9×13” pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Frost.

For Cupcakes:

– Line cupcake pan with paper liners and fill 2/3 full with batter. Bake cupcakes for 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely completely before frosting. Makes 24 – 30 cupcakes

For the Chocolate Frosting:

– Combine butter and cocoa powder.

– Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.

– You might also love my German Chocolate Cake!

Notes:

– For a richer flavored chocolate frosting, try melting the butter before stirring in the cocoa powder

– Read my tips for making perfect chocolate cake, above in the post.