CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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I once sent this rich chocolate cake to my kids' teachers, and it vanished, so I had to make another one. (Who swipes a whole cake?) -Megan Moelbert, Springville, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon baking cocoa, sifted
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, beat sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, whisk flour, sifted cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa together. In a large bowl, beat butter and vanilla until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar mixture alternately with enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Pirce Bappi
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's moist, fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy.


Sharif Nsubuga
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This cake was delicious! The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great cake.


Junior Forsythe
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Md jahet Babul
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Mariam Athieno
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Matty Stpeter
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's moist, fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy.


Shoaibbhatti shoaibbhatti
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This cake was delicious! The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great cake.


Michaela Brown
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


nrtrading cor.ltd
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Samara Deabreu
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Matovu Ian
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I love this cake! It's so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Nug gaming
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great cake.


Diana Mike
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Usiayo Lawson
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This cake was delicious! The frosting was rich and creamy, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.