Name: Chocolate Cake
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Makes one {9-inch|23-cm} 2-layer cake
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with knife; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey’s; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup sour cream; 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; For the Frosting:; 8 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, broken into small pieces (see note); 2½ sticks (20 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened but still cool; 1¼ cups confectioners' sugar; ½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey’s; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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This delectable chocolate cake is moist and rich, with a creamy frosting that will melt in your mouth. Made with simple ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder, eggs, and butter, this classic dessert is perfect for any occasion. Serve it with a glass of milk for the ultimate indulgence.

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Servings: Makes one {9-inch|23-cm} 2-layer cake

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For The Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with knife

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey’s

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

½ cup vegetable oil

1 cup sour cream

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

For The Frosting

8 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, broken into small pieces (see note)

2½ sticks (20 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened but still cool

1¼ cups confectioners' sugar

½ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, such as Hershey’s

⅛ teaspoon salt

¾ cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,303kcal

65%
Fat

61g

3%
Saturated Fat

29g

1%
Carbohydrates

189g

9%
Fiber

9g

0%
Sugar

131g

6%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

129mg

6%
Sodium

514mg

25%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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