Decadent Chocolate Cake Delight (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 -
250 grams all-purpose flour
02 -
50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
03 -
10 grams baking powder
04 -
200 grams granulated sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
05 -
115 grams unsalted butter, softened
06 -
3 large eggs, room temperature
07 -
240 milliliters whole milk
08 -
5 milliliters vanilla extract
→ Frosting
09 -
240 grams full-fat cream cheese
10 -
120 grams powdered sugar
11 -
30 grams unsalted butter, softened
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease two 23 cm round baking pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
02 -
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
03 -
Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth, approximately two minutes.
04 -
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter, mixing continuously. Slowly pour in the milk and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
05 -
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, preserving air to maintain a light batter.
06 -
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Confirm doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center; it should emerge clean.
07 -
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting evenly.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
Sift cocoa powder before mixing to ensure a smooth texture. Use room temperature ingredients for better batter consistency. Let the cake cool fully prior to frosting to prevent melting.