Description
This chocolate cake features a rich flavor and fluffy texture, made with key ingredients like chocolate chips, eggs, and buttermilk. It’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound salted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and cocoa powder, and sift together.
- Whisk in salt and milk, then heat over medium, stirring continuously.
- After about 10 minutes, the mixture should thicken. Continue cooking and whisking for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and transfer to a medium bowl, using a silicone spatula to stir occasionally as it cools to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
This cake can be layered and frosted with your favorite icing or enjoyed plain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg