ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COCOA FROSTING

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Categories     Cake     Chocolate

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1 cup corn oil
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
For frosting:
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (1-1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp
5 cups powdered sugar
8 Tablespoons (more or less) whole milk
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup + 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • For cake: preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour three 9"-diameter cake pans with 1-1/2 " sides. Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Mix water, oil and vanilla in large bowl. Whisk in dry ingredients. Divide batter among pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over batter in each pan. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 15 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes out; cool completely. For frosting: beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in 3 cups sugar. Beat in 6 Tablespoons milk and vanilla. Add cocoa and remaining 2 cups sugar; beat until blended, thinning with more milk if necessary. Place 1 cake layer, chocolate-chips side up, on platter. spread 2/3 cup frosting over. Top with remaining cake layer, chocolate-chips side down. Spread frosting over sides and top of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.)

Mobarak Ali
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This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Yanelyz Batista
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Shoaib Mustafa
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The frosting is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake.


Aliahmed butt
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


cadelyn goodman
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a success.


Laxmi pradhan Pradhan
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Godwin Damoo
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I love this chocolate cake. It's so moist and flavorful.


Namobuddha Lama
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This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ibrahim sambo Bunxa
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate flavor was perfect and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mizanur Rahman
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had. I will definitely be making this cake again for future special occasions.


irum mirza
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This cake was delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Rosalinda Balderas
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because it seemed too simple, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake turned out moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jamil Ibrahim
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This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a special treat for my family. Everyone loves it!


Andrew Sam
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved the chocolate frosting and the adults loved the moist and fluffy cake. I will definitely be making this cake again for future parties.


Qaswar Ali
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This chocolate cake was everything I'd hoped for and more. It was moist, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. The cocoa frosting was rich and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the cake. I will definitely be making this cake again and a