Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with a smooth chocolate frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 220ml Full Fat Whole Milk
- 1 tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
- 250g Plain or All-Purpose Flour
- 80g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 240g Granulated Sugar
- 150g Dark Brown Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 150ml Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 200ml Hot Coffee
- 50g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for frosting)
- 32g Cornstarch
- 280g Granulated Sugar (for frosting)
- Pinch Salt
- 335ml Cold Milk
- 135g Dark Chocolate, Chopped
- 55g Cold Unsalted Butter
- 3/4 tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line 3 cake pans.
- Combine the milk and vinegar in a jug to make homemade buttermilk and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar. Whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the buttermilk mixture, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually stir in the hot coffee until well incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 3 lined cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 15-20 minutes before removing from pans.
- For the frosting, combine cocoa powder and cornstarch in a pot, then whisk in sugar and salt.
- Add cold milk, whisking until combined.
- Heat this mixture over low-medium heat until it thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in chopped chocolate and cold butter, whisking until melted and smooth.
- Let the frosting cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Frost the cake with frosting between each layer and on top, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set.
- Slice and serve the cake with a glass of cold milk.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg