Description
An ultra-rich, fudgy chocolate cake with a velvety butter-based crumb. Perfect for those who love a deep cocoa flavor without the need for heavy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American