Homemade Easy Chocolate Cake
I think most of us could agree that chocolate cake is easily one of the best kinds of cake but sometimes there can be extra steps that actually aren’t all that necessary (like boiling water and using a mixer). This recipe has streamlined the process and the prep couldn’t be faster, and yet you still end up with one of the best chocolate cakes you’ll taste! It’s perfectly chocolatey with rich depth, it has a heavenly texture with a fluffy crumb, and the fudgy decadent ganache frosting is the crowning finish. Of course it’s perfect for birthdays and holidays but with its simplicity it also makes an amazing weekend treat. It will be savored down to the last crumb!
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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe Ingredients
1 cup (142g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 6 Tbsp (35g) Dutch process cocoa powder, plus more for dusting pan 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup heavy cream
How to Make the Easiest Chocolate Cake
How to Make Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Possible Variations for Chocolate Cake
Make it an olive oil chocolate cake. I’ve made this recipe with regular olive oil in place of vegetable oil and it’s delicious! Finish it with a different frosting. Great options are buttercream frosting such as chocolate, vanilla or strawberry. Or try a marshmallow style frosting. For a little crunch top the frosted cake with nuts such as chopped pecans, walnuts or sliced almonds. Make without icing – a snack style cake. You can dust with powdered sugar. Serve with ice cream. Skip the ganache, serve warm with a side of vanilla ice cream, bananas or strawberries, chocolate or caramel sauce and optional nuts.
How to Store the Cake
Store cake covered in the baking dish or in an airtight container. Cake will keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days (ganache will harden, rest at room temperature before serving). Unfrosted cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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