🍫 Chocolate Cake Recipe – The Best Homemade Delight!

Who doesn’t love a rich, moist, and decadent chocolate cake? This homemade chocolate cake recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday, celebration, or just a well-deserved treat!

Made with high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate, this cake is packed with intense chocolate flavor. The best part? It’s super soft, moist, and melts in your mouth. Follow this step-by-step guide to bake the ultimate chocolate cake at home!

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🛒 Ingredients for Chocolate Cake

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🍰 For the Cake Batter:

2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (100 g)
1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300 g)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee (240 ml) – enhances the chocolate flavor

🍫 For the Chocolate Frosting:

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cake Recipe

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1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch cake pans with butter or baking spray.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine wet and dry ingredients, then gradually add hot coffee while stirring. The batter will be thin—don’t worry, that’s normal!
5️⃣ Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7️⃣ Prepare the frosting: Heat the heavy cream until warm (not boiling), then pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth, then mix in butter. Let it cool until thickened.
8️⃣ Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer and cover the entire cake with frosting.
9️⃣ Decorate and serve! Add chocolate shavings, nuts, or berries on top for an extra special touch.