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Recipe with the Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Recipe with the Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in a decadent treat with this recipe for a rich and moist chocolate cake topped with the best chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just to satisfy your chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 cup (199g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (213g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1¾ cups (210g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (84g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (227g) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (57ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (113ml) oil (canola, vegetable, or refined melted coconut oil)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (227ml) freshly brewed coffee or hot water

For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2¾ cups (426g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Making the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven. Prepare baking pans. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add coffee. Bake and cool cakes.
  2. Making the Chocolate Fudge Frosting: Melt chocolate. Beat butter and sugar. Add vanilla and melted chocolate. Beat until smooth.
  3. Assembling the Cake: Level cake layers. Frost between layers and on top and sides. Decorate as desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute hot water for coffee in the cake batter.
  • For a darker frosting, use bittersweet chocolate.
  • Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting.

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Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, Dessert Recipe

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