Moist Chocolate Cake with Frosting 🍫🎂✨
A soft, rich, and deeply chocolatey cake that feels like a warm hug from the oven. Perfect for birthdays, weekends, or whenever you crave comfort in dessert form.
Ingredients 🛒
For the Cake
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prep oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry: In a large bowl, whisk sugars, cocoa, flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Add wet: Stir in eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in warm water (batter will be thin).
- Bake: Divide batter between pans. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, cream, vanilla, and salt. Whip until fluffy.
- Assemble: Frost cooled cakes, stacking layers if desired. Spread frosting generously over top and sides.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with a glass of milk or coffee.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add chocolate chips to the batter for bursts of gooey chocolate.
- Variation: Swap frosting for ganache if you prefer a glossy finish.
- Serving idea: Garnish with berries or sprinkles for a festive touch.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: ~55 minutes
- Kcal: ~380 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Moist Chocolate Cake—rich, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting 🍫🎂✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add sprinkles or keep it classic?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next celebration.” • “Tag a friend who loves chocolate cake.” • “Moist crumb, creamy frosting bliss.”