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Decadent Chocolate Cake is a must-try dessert recipe!

Rich, moist, and decadent Homemade Chocolate Cake with a luscious chocolate frosting, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever cravings strike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 -12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vanilla extract
  • Boiling water
  • Chocolate frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients together in one bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in boiling water.
  5. Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Let cool before frosting.

Notes

  • Use coffee instead of water for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen.

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