Chocolate Cake
The best chocolate cake recipe is the subject of many debates. I understand that. But after taking a mouthful of this rich, luscious chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, everyone at the table said that it was the best chocolate cake they had ever had.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g Plain Flour
- 200 g Sugar (Granulated)
- 50 g Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 200 ml Water
- 70 ml Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Vinegar (White)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 100 grams Butter (Softened and unsalted)
- 250 grams Sugar (Icing, powdered)
- 50 grams Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)
- 50 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, eggs and vanilla extract.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- 7
Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- 8
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
- 9
Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- 10
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, making sure to cover the top and sides completely.
- 11
Serve the cake and enjoy!