This Chocolate Wet Cake is just.. Credits unknown @homemade_addict2 Ingredients:
✅For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup hot water or hot coffee
✅For the Fudge Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✅For the Garnish: Fresh strawberries Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate shavings
Instructions:
✅Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
✅Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
✅Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
✅Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Then, carefully stir in the hot water or coffee until the batter is smooth.
✅Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
✅Make the Frosting: While the cake is baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in milk and cocoa powder, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
✅Assemble the Cake: Allow the cakes to cool completely, then frost with the chocolate fudge frosting. Layer the cakes, if desired.
✅Garnish: Decorate with fresh strawberries and chocolate sprinkles or shavings.
✅Serve: The cake is best served fresh and can be stored in an airtight container to keep it moist.
