Description
A rich and decadent Black Cocoa Cake that is perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened black cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, black cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and well incorporated. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or a whipped cream topping for a lighter option.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a gluten-free version, adjusting the liquid slightly as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg