This chocolate-chocolate cake is a chocolate lover's dream come true. With rich and moist chocolate cake layers and a luscious chocolate frosting, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a special event or just craving something sweet, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer and place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Slice and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The addition of hot water in the cake batter helps create a moist and tender crumb.
Using both cocoa powder and melted chocolate in the frosting enhances the chocolate flavor.