Homemade Chocolate Cake – Moist, Rich, and Decadent

This Homemade Chocolate Cake is a timeless classic that’s rich, moist, and full of deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply to satisfy a sweet craving, this cake comes together easily with simple pantry ingredients. Topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, it’s the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Rich Chocolate Flavor – Made with cocoa powder for that deep, satisfying taste.
Moist & Tender Crumb – Buttermilk keeps the cake soft and fluffy.
Perfect for Any Occasion – A celebration cake or an everyday indulgence.
Simple Ingredients – No fancy tools or complicated steps required.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup heavy cream (more if needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
   Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Slowly stir in hot coffee until the batter is smooth and thin.
4. Bake
   Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Make Frosting
   In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla, and cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy, adding more cream if needed for a spreadable consistency.
6. Assemble Cake
   Place one cake layer on a plate, spread with frosting, then top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides until smooth.

Nutritional Information

Calories: ~420
Protein: 5g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Sugar: 42g
Fiber: 3g

Tips for Success

• Use Hot Coffee – It enhances the chocolate flavor, but hot water works too.
• Room Temperature Ingredients – Helps everything blend smoothly.
• Cool Completely Before Frosting – Prevents frosting from melting into the cake.

Why This Recipe Works

The combination of cocoa powder, buttermilk, and hot coffee creates a cake that’s rich, tender, and deeply chocolatey. Paired with a creamy homemade frosting, it’s a classic dessert that never disappoints.

This Homemade Chocolate Cake is moist, flavorful, and decadent — the perfect dessert for any occasion. Simple to make yet impressive to serve, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream.