Magleby's Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For The Cake:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1 cup of hot water
- ½ cup of vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
For The Frosting:
- 1 cup of unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 1.5 cups of semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Incorporate Hot Water
- Gradually add the hot water to the batter, mixing it in slowly. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Step 5: Bake The Cakes
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Step 6: Prepare The Frosting
- It’s time to make the luscious chocolate icing while the cakes are baking. Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a saucepan over low heat.
- The powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract should be whisked in after the butter has melted, until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
Step 7: Assemble The Cake
- Remove the cakes from the pans once they have cooled. The first cake layer should be placed on a serving plate, followed by a layer of icing. Maintain an even and decadent coating of frosting as you continue to cover the entire cake.
Step 8: Garnish And Serve
- To add a touch of elegance, you can garnish your Magleby’s Chocolate Cake recipe with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder. Slice and serve this divine dessert to your delighted guests.