Classic Chocolate Cake
There’s nothing quite like a classic chocolate cake. Moist, fluffy, and rich, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious cake every time.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just want something sweet, this chocolate cake is sure to satisfy. It’s perfect with a glass of milk or cup of coffee, and makes a great after-dinner treat.
Classic Chocolate Cake - Food, But Simple
Is there anything more classic than a chocolate cake? This recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Type: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Recipe Yield: 12
Preparation Time: PT15M
Cooking Time: PT35M
Total Time: PT50M
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/3 cups whole milk
- Confectioners’ sugar or favorite frosting
Recipe Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°.Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans; set aside.In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Beat in eggs one at a time.Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating just until combined.Pour batter into prepared pans.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.Cool cakes on a wire rack for ten minutes; remove from pans to wire rack to cool completely.Dust with confectioners’ sugar or frost as desired.
Tips for Making Classic Chocolate Cake
Be sure to use butter, not margarine. Butter gives the cake a richer flavor and helps it to stay moist.
If you don’t have whole milk, you can substitute low-fat or nonfat milk. However, whole milk will produce the best results.
This cake is delicious with a simple dusting of confectioners’ sugar, but it’s also great with your favorite frosting. Chocolate, vanilla, or even peanut butter frosting would be delicious on this cake.
