Description
Delicious Chocolate Indulgence Cake is a moist, rich layered chocolate cake perfect for celebrations or any chocolate lover’s craving. Made with cocoa powder, sour cream, and a smooth chocolate buttercream frosting, this classic American dessert delivers deep chocolate flavor and a decadent texture in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (more if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper to ensure easy cake removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently just until combined without overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Add boiling water and sour cream: Carefully stir in the boiling water, then fold in the sour cream until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- Bake the cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes to set, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then add them to the butter along with salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, adding more cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble the cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake evenly to finish.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent touch, add a layer of chocolate ganache or sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Bring the cake to room temperature before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
