Description
A classic Southern dessert that’s rich, chocolatey, and irresistibly moist. Perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or whenever you crave homemade chocolate cake. This cake features a tender, thin layer topped with warm, glossy chocolate frosting that seeps in just right. Easy to make yet impressive in flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
2. Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 pan.
- Melt butter with cocoa and water (or coffee) in a saucepan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add melted chocolate mixture, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, make frosting: melt butter, add cocoa and milk, then powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Pour warm frosting over hot cake and let set for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For extra depth, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- Dust with cocoa or powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an elevated dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12–16
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg