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Butter-Based Chocolate Cake Recipe

Butter-Based Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the rich decadence of this moist and flavorful butter-based chocolate cake that is sure to impress any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups (250g)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – ¾ cup (65g)
  • Baking powder – 1½ tsp
  • Baking soda – 1½ tsp
  • Salt – ½ tsp

Wet Ingredients:

  • Unsalted butter, softened – 1 cup (227g)
  • Granulated sugar – 1¾ cups (350g)
  • Eggs – 3 large
  • Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
  • Whole milk – 1 cup (240ml)
  • Hot water – ½ cup (120ml) or hot brewed coffee for deeper flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture.
  5. Add Liquid: Stir in hot water or coffee to the batter.
  6. Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 mins.
  7. Cool: Let cakes cool in pans before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • You can frost this cake with your favorite frosting once it has cooled completely.
  • For a richer flavor, use hot brewed coffee instead of water.

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Keywords: Chocolate cake, Butter cake, Homemade cake, Dessert