Recipe for Chocolate Buttercream Cake:

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Chocolate Buttercream Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the buttercream:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add butter, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, and milk; mix until combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  5. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare buttercream by beating butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and milk.
  7. Assemble cake layers with buttercream frosting.
    Nutrition (per serving):
    Calories: 540
    Fat: 36g
    Saturated Fat: 22g
    Cholesterol: 60mg
    Sodium: 350mg
    Carbohydrates: 60g
    Fiber: 4g
    Sugar: 45g
    Protein: 6g
    Variations (optional):
  • Chocolate Ganache Frosting: Drizzle with chocolate ganache.
  • Whipped Cream Topping: Top with whipped cream.
  • Raspberry Filling: Add raspberry filling.
    Tips:
  • Use high-quality dark cocoa powder.
  • Adjust buttercream consistency.
  • Refrigerate cake for 30 minutes.
    Additional Ideas:
  • Add chocolate shavings or chips.
  • Use different types of milk (almond, soy).
  • Make cupcakes.

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