Lynn's Luscious Chocolate Cake

Delight your taste buds with *Lynn's Luscious Chocolate Cake*, a decadent dessert that’s as rich in flavor as it is in texture. This classic recipe combines fluffy layers of moist chocolate cake with a velvety cocoa buttercream frosting for a truly indulgent treat. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk, and vanilla extract, the batter is elevated with a game-changing addition of boiling water, ensuring an irresistibly tender crumb. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day that calls for chocolate, this cake comes together in just under an hour and serves up to 12 guests. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for the ultimate homemade chocolate cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cups boiling water
• 1 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 3.5 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 0.3 cups milk (for frosting)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well blended.

Step 3

Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix on medium speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the batter is smooth and uniform.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Step 8

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Step 9

Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and beat until fully combined.

Step 10

Alternately add the powdered sugar and milk to the butter mixture, beating continuously. Add the vanilla extract and mix until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Step 11

Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.

Step 12

Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer and spread frosting over the entire cake, covering the top and sides.

Step 13

Decorate as desired and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2444.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7827.6

Total Fat 367.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 173.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 923.9mg	0%
Sodium 5228.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1236.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 141.4g	0%
Total Sugars 859.4g
Protein 118.1g	0%

Vitamin D 343.2IU	0%
Calcium 960.3mg	0%
Iron 58.5mg	0%
Potassium 6356.2mg	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: 37.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 56.7%