Forget boxed cake mix -- this easy recipe is worth the extra few minutes of prep time, resulting in a cake that's moist and delicious and so chocolaty. Ice this cake with our Whipped Frosting.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8-by-2-inch cake pans, tapping out excess flour. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. With mixer on low, beat in eggs and yolks, one at a time. Beat in vanilla. Alternately beat in flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix just until combined.
- Divide batter between pans; smooth tops. Bake until cakes pull away from sides of pans, 32 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pans 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges of pans and invert cakes onto a wire rack. Let cool completely.
- Place one cake, bottom side up, on a cake stand. Tuck strips of parchment paper underneath. Using an offset-spatula or table knife, spread top with Whipped Frosting. Top with remaining cake; frost top, then sides.
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Elsiesha Hipplewith
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a rich and delicious chocolate cake. I would definitely recommend it.
Amarjeet Mandal
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to impress your friends and family.
Adrian Kennell
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Tahir TV
[email protected]I've tried a lot of chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
Kate Galindo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic chocolate cake. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
widley Calixte Officiel
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This is the best chocolate cake I've ever made.
Florie Echipare
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the frosting is light and fluffy.
Kevin Salacup
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
King Debil
[email protected]This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ms Unus
[email protected]I love chocolate cake and this one is definitely a keeper! It's so rich and decadent, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Jahlani Mair
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and I was really happy with the results. The cake was moist and flavorful.
Acheampong Litecia
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion cake. It's rich and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Shankar Nath
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.
Rj. Raj
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Aasma Sunar
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and sweetness.
Shakil Muhammad
[email protected]This chocolate cake is incredibly rich and decadent! The frosting is light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the dense chocolate cake.