Sandy's Awesome Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the decadence of "Sandy's Awesome Chocolate Cake," a rich and moist dessert masterpiece perfect for chocolate lovers. Crafted with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and a touch of vanilla extract, this cake boasts an incredibly soft crumb and deep chocolate flavor, thanks to a unique addition of boiling water to the batter. Topped with a luscious homemade chocolate frosting made from melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, and cream, every bite is a velvety melt-in-your-mouth experience. Ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this two-layer chocolate cake is easy to bake in just under an hour and yields 12 generous servings. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistible, show-stopping dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups 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
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until well combined.

Step 4

Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s normal.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Tap the pans gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 9

In a large mixing bowl, beat the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and melted chocolate mixture until thick and creamy.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top.

Step 11

Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.

Step 12

Slice, serve, and enjoy Sandy's Awesome Chocolate Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2128.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6640.6

Total Fat 252.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 555.3mg	0%
Sodium 5410.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1160.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.3g	0%
Total Sugars 859.9g
Protein 89.7g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 615.8mg	0%
Iron 44.4mg	0%
Potassium 3480.6mg	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: 31.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 63.9%