Creating a Deep Dark Secret Chocolate Cake is an indulgent adventure into the world of rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey desserts. This recipe is designed to satisfy the cravings of chocolate lovers, offering a dense, dark cake with a luscious chocolate frosting. Here’s how to make it, step by step.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed for deeper flavor)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup strong black coffee (hot)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt