How to make a chocolate cake || Easy Home Made recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step 1: 

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and dust them with flour or cocoa powder. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.

Step 2: 

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well so that there are no lumps.

Step 3:

    In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

Step 4: 

    Gradually add the hot water to the mixture, stirring continuously until it forms a smooth batter.

Step 5: 

    Divide the batter equally between the two prepared cake pans.

Step 6: 

    Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: 

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: 

    While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 9: 

    Once the cakes are cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top of the cake layer, then place the second cake layer on top. Use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.

Step 10: 

    Decorate the cake with chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, or other toppings of your choice.

Step 11: 

    Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Your chocolate cake is now ready to serve and enjoy!