This Juicy Chocolate Cake is ultra-moist, deeply chocolatey, and perfectly tender. It’s everything you love about a classic chocolate cake, but with an extra rich and luscious texture. Whether you're making it for a birthday, celebration, or just a chocolate craving, this cake is sure to be a hit!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
✔ 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (for a soft, structured crumb!)
✔ 1½ teaspoons baking powder (helps the cake rise!)
✔ ½ teaspoon baking soda (reacts with cocoa & makes it extra tender!)
✔ ½ teaspoon salt (balances the sweetness!)
✔ ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process for deep flavor!) 🍫
✔ 2 cups granulated sugar (for sweetness and moisture!)
✔ 2 large eggs (at room temperature for a smooth batter!) 🥚
✔ 1 cup buttermilk (makes the cake extra soft & moist!) 🥛
✔ ½ cup vegetable oil (keeps it rich and tender!)
✔ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (enhances the chocolate flavor!) 🌿
✔ 1 cup hot coffee or hot water (intensifies the chocolate flavor & creates a juicy texture! ☕🔥)
For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
✔ 1 cup heavy cream (for a smooth, glossy ganache!) 🥛
✔ 1½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (melted into creamy perfection!) 🍫
✔ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (adds richness & shine!) 🧈
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for an extra depth of flavor!)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
