Step 1: Prepare the Cake
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture and mix together until well combined.
- Incorporate Boiling Water or Coffee: Carefully stir in boiling water or hot coffee (the batter will be thin), which will help enhance the cocoa flavor and create a moist texture.
- Bake: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Chocolate Frosting
- Prepare Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder, alternating with powdered sugar and milk, beating on low speed until all ingredients are incorporated. Increase to high speed and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting on the top of one cake layer, place the other cake layer on top, and continue frosting the top and sides of the cake.
Tips
- Cake Moistness: Adding coffee not only boosts the chocolate flavor but also contributes to the moistness of the cake.
- Frosting Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk a teaspoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Serving Suggestion: This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of raspberry sauce for a bit of tartness to balance the sweetness.
This chocolate cake is incredibly rich and moist, perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just a weekend treat. Enjoy the deep chocolate flavor and soft, lush texture that make it a favorite for any chocolate lover.