Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this rich, velvety dark chocolate cake. Each slice melts in your mouth, delivering deep cocoa flavors that evoke the warmth of cherished memories. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg