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Classic Moist Chocolate Cake

A rich, moist chocolate cake made with simple ingredients and perfect for birthdays, holidays, and everyday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • Chocolate Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 –4 tbsp milk

Method
 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
    Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
      In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
        Combine wet and dry ingredients.
          Slowly stir in hot coffee until smooth.
            Divide batter between pans.
              Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
                Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
                  Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
                    Frost cooled cake and serve.

                      Notes

                      Do not overbake. Cake layers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but can be replaced with hot water. Freshly baked layers are easiest to frost after cooling completely.