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Grandma’s Secret Chocolate Cake

The Best Grandma’s Secret Chocolate Cake Recipe (Ultra Moist & Irresistibly Rich)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Ultra moist homemade chocolate cake with glossy frosting and rich nostalgic flavor straight from grandma’s kitchen.


Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup cocoa powder

2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup hot coffee

1 cup butter

3/4 cup cocoa powder

3 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup heavy cream


Instructions

1. Prepare cake pans and preheat oven.

2. Whisk dry ingredients together.

3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and coffee.

4. Bake until moist crumbs remain.

5. Prepare chocolate frosting.

6. Cool cake completely.

7. Frost generously and serve.

Notes

Use hot coffee for deeper chocolate flavor.

Do not overbake.

Best served at room temperature.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 48g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg