CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
It's a classic for a reason! This cake is filled with chocolate, from the tender-crumbed cake to the rich and creamy chocolate frosting. Whether for a birthday celebration or a sweet end to a dinner party, it certainly takes the cake!
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Make the cake: Grease and line 2 8-inch (22 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla and sour cream and stir with a rubber spatula until starting to incorporate, then beat with the hand mixer until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating between each addition until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Add the butter, sour cream, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until well combined. Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and beat until well incorporated and the frosting is smooth.
- Place 1 layer of cake on a cake stand or serving platter lined with strips of parchment paper (for easy removal). Spread ¾ cup frosting evenly over the cake. Place the other cake layer on top and use the rest of the frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 71 grams
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Shehzad Ahmad
[email protected]I've made this cake dozens of times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
Peter H Sesay
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
Daniel Molyneaux
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Md Sagoor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. It was light and fluffy, and the frosting was perfect.
Hamad Berri
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Orel Ben Yosef
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was gone in minutes.
Maryan Yaasiin
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and chocolatey.
Elizabeth Dekker
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Kapil Chaudhary
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my friend's birthday and everyone loved it.
Molefe Mpho
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
vidyasagar Psi
[email protected]This chocolate cake was a hit! It was moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.