Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Our Favorite Chocolate Cake with Miracle Chocolate Frosting

It’s my birthday today! Let’s celebrate with this perfect chocolate cake. This is the best chocolate cake recipe, one of my favorites! It’s rich and chocolatey, light and moist, and it’s simple enough to serve for any occasion. Learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch and make your own homemade chocolate frosting to go with it. You can use it to make all different types and cake sizes. This chocolate cake is one of my favorites for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any family celebrations!

How to make Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting

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Cake Pans and Baking Times

One of the great things about this chocolate cake recipe is that you can use it to make a few different types and cake sizes. You don’t have to go looking for a new recipe every time! All cakes should be baked at 350F.

Rectangular Cake: Use a 13×9-inch cake pan and bake 30-40 minutes. 2 or 3 Layer Cake: Use 8-inch cake pans and bake 25-35 minutes. Bundt Cake: Use a 12-cup bundt cake pan and bake 45-55 minutes. Cupcakes: Use regular or mini cupcake/muffin tins. Makes 22-24 regular-sized cupcakes. Bake 18-25 minutes.

When should I serve this chocolate cake?

I love this cake because it works for any occasion. Making it from scratch means you do need to plan for this recipe, but I’ll use any excuse to make it. It’s the perfect chocolate birthday cake, it’s always welcome on holidays, and it will certainly impress guests at dessert time.

What does adding coffee to chocolate cake do?

Because coffee and chocolate are so similar, adding coffee just enhances the chocolate flavor. It makes it much richer, but doesn’t leave a bitter coffee flavor behind. Brew fresh coffee to mix in or use espresso powder. You can also skip the coffee if you prefer, and just use boiling water instead.

How do I store leftovers?

After baking, frosting, and serving the cake, you can store leftovers at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Room Temperature: Store at room temperature up to 3 days. The best way to store it is using a cake stand and cover. You can also slice it up and store in airtight containers. Refrigerator: To store longer than a few days, it’s best to refrigerate the cake. Refrigerate it uncovered for 15-20 minutes so the frosting hardens. Then wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. You can also freeze it. Make the best chocolate cake with chocolate icing from scratch for any occasion. Everyone will love this rich and delicious chocolate dessert!