Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
A rich, moist chocolate cake topped with a glossy chocolate frosting and decorative swirls. Perfect for a quick dessert or celebration.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 0.5 cup cocoa powder, and 1 tsp baking soda.
Step 2
Add 2 eggs and 1 cup milk to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined and smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4
For the frosting, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 0.5 cup heavy cream in a microwave or saucepan, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, creating swirls with a spatula or knife. Let set for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- wire rack
- spatula
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