Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake is a delicious dessert enjoyed by many all over the world. The origins of chocolate cake are much disputed as cultures all over the world have their own traditional recipes.
Ingredients
For The Cake
- 200 g Plain Flour
- 200 g Sugar Granulated
- 50 g Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 200 ml Water
- 70 ml Oil Vegetable
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Vinegar White
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For The Frosting
- 100 grams Butter Softened and unsalted
- 250 grams Sugar Icing, powdered
- 50 grams Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
- 50 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, making sure to cover the top and sides completely.
- Serve the cake and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 4gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 260IUCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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