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Chocolate Cake from Scratch – Perfect Everytime

chocolate cake from scratch

By //  by Candace Sampson 8 Comments

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If you’re going to have chocolate cake, then in my humble opinion, it should definitely be a chocolate cake from scratch. The recipe that follows is my mom’s chocolate cake from scratch and it is absolute perfection every time she makes it. That’s why I’m including this recipe for October’s Life Made Delicious post, because what’s more delicious than homemade chocolate cake from scratch?

chocolate cake from scratch

Don’t be intimidated. If you follow these directions carefully, you will have a perfect chocolate cake from scratch that you can brag about.

chocolate cake from scratch

Chocolate Cake from Scratch

Cake
1 cup unsifted unsweetened cocoa
2 cups boiling water
2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Frosting
1 pkg (6 oz) semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup light cream
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups unsifted confectioners’ sugar

Filling
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
1/4 cup unsifted confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, combine cocoa with boiling water, mixing with a whisk until smooth. Cool completely. Sift flour with soda, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease well and lightly flour three 9×1 1/2 inch round layer cake pans.

Next, in a large bowl of an electric mixer, at high speed, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, scraping bowl occasionally, until light, about 5 minutes. At low speed, beat in flour mixture (in fourths), alternating with cocoa mixture (in thirds) beginning and ending with flour mixture. Do not overbeat. Divide evenly into pans; smooth tops. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until surface springs back when gently pressed with fingertip. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Carefully loosen sides with spatula. Remove from pans and cool on racks.

For the frosting: in medium saucepan, combine chocolate pieces, cream, butter; stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat. With whisk, blend in 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar. In bowl set over ice, beat until it holds shape.

For the filling: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla, refrigerate.

To assemble the cake: On plate, place a layer, top side down; spread with half of cream. Place second layer, top side down; spread with rest of cream. Place third layer, top side up. With spatula, frost sides first, covering whipped cream; use rest of frosting on top, swirling to decorate. Refrigerate at lease 1 hour before serving. To cut, use a thin-edged sharp knife; slice with a sawing motion. Serves 10 to 12.

Disclosure: I am part of the Life Made Delicious Blogger program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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About Candace Sampson

Candace is founder and editor-in-chief of Life in Pleasantville which isn't half as fancy as it sounds. You can find her sharing travel stories on What She Said Radio and on CTV Ottawa Morning Live.

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  1. Sarah [NurseLovesFarmer.com]

    October 29, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Í’ve always been so intimidated to try a homemade cake from scratch….but I might just have to do this for hubby’s birthday!

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    • Candace Derickx

      November 1, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Oooh, let me know if you do. Would love to hear what you think!

      Reply
  2. Heather Nolan|Mmm... (@MmmisforMommy)

    October 29, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Homemade cakes are so worth it, and not really much harder. You have no idea how much I want a slice of this cake right now 🙂

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    • Candace Derickx

      November 1, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      I couldn’t agree with you more! Homemade anything is generally better. I think you can taste the love that goes into it!

      Reply
  3. sassymodernmom

    October 31, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Oh this is exactly the post I needed to read today! I adore baking and nothing is better than homemade cake! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    • Candace Derickx

      November 1, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      This cake is exceptional Stephanie. Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  4. Tara

    February 18, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    You make it look so easy, which inspires me to cook more from scratch, and that is a big deal.

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    • Candace Derickx

      February 18, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      I have no doubt that you can whip up some pretty amazing meals too!

      Reply

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