Ultimate Moist Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the Frosting:

- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set them aside.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, sift together 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

4. Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Slowly add in 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.

5. Combine Coffee and Buttermilk:
- In another bowl, mix 1 cup of cooled brewed coffee with 1 cup of buttermilk.

6. Combine Everything:
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the coffee/buttermilk mixture to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

7. Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Prepare the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder, beating well.
- Mix in 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

9. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Preparation Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chocolate cake, Moist cake, Dessert recipe, Cake from scratch, Chocolate dessert, Baking, Layer cake, Coffee cake, Home baking, Sweet treat

Recipe Yield

Serves 12

Calories

Total: 3,600 calories

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