Chocolate Lover's Cake

Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Chocolate Lover's Cake, a rich and moist dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion or chocolate craving! Made with real cocoa powder and a touch of boiling water for an ultra-fudgy texture, this double-layered masterpiece is topped with a luxuriously creamy chocolate buttercream frosting. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a slice of happiness. Garnish with optional chocolate curls for an elegant touch, and serve 12 generous portions of pure chocolate bliss. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying your inner chocoholic, this cake is a must-try for any dessert lover searching for the ultimate chocolate cake recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 0.33 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Chocolate shavings or curls (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 5

Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 8

Slowly add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating on low until combined.

Step 9

Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if needed to make a flat surface.

Step 11

Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top.

Step 12

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake evenly.

Step 13

Decorate with chocolate shavings or curls, if desired.

Step 14

Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2509.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8232.4

Total Fat 359.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 161.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 728.5mg	0%
Sodium 5483.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1343.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 127.9g	0%
Total Sugars 946.5g
Protein 119.9g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 1012.3mg	0%
Iron 58.4mg	0%
Potassium 5809.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 59.1%