Chocolate Delight
Chocolate Delight is an irresistible cake that brings together rich, velvety chocolate layers for a truly indulgent experience. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, this dessert will captivate chocolate lovers and leave everyone wanting more. With easy preparation and customizable options, Chocolate Delight is sure to be a showstopper at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans, dusting them with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients; do not over-mix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Assemble by layering with frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, consider adding a splash of espresso or orange zest. Feel free to experiment with different chocolate types—dark or white chocolate can change up the flavor profile.