A rich and moist chocolate butter cake perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the deep flavor of cocoa with the creamy texture of butter for a delightful dessert.
Author:eva
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:1 (9-inch) cake 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
For extra richness, frost with chocolate ganache or buttercream.