Description
A rich and delicious chocolate cake layered with a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 oz unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar, then add eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until blended.
- Mix in flour and salt just until combined. Fold in chopped pecans if desired.
- Pour batter into greased baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing melted cocoa powder with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the frosting over the cooled cake and spread it evenly.
- Let the frosting set before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg