Description
A simple and delicious chocolate cake recipe baked in a 9×13 pan, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup warm water (100℉ to 110℉)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (softened)
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350℉ for metal pans or 325℉ for glass pans. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Wait until it has completely cooled before frosting.
- For the frosting, melt the chocolate chips, corn syrup, and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing in between until fully combined.
- Add the melted chocolate to the creamed butter and mix until smooth and fudgy.
- Spread the frosting over the completely cooled cake.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This cake can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg