Dark Chocolate Cake
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A tender, moist dark chocolate cake paired with rich, smooth dark chocolate frosting. This is an indulgent chocolate lover's dream. Perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder ((I love to use the Hershey's Special dark, but regular works))
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
- 3 large eggs (, room temperature)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1 /3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter (, softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 568mg
- Total sugar
- 103g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 299mg
- Calcium
- 83mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 568MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.