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Classic Dark Chocolate Cake

Classic Dark Chocolate Cake

Kate Schat
Ditch the box and try this recipe for homemade Classic Dark Chocolate Cake from scratch! It's made rich and moist with a cup of strong coffee which gives it an unexpected depth of flavor. For this recipe I'm making cupcakes, but you can easily adjust the baking times to whichever pan you prefer. If you need a frosting idea...try this deliciously sweet Coconut Frosting below!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 301 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup strong coffee

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Combine the dry in a large mixing bowl, or bowl of your stand mixer.
  • Add in the wet ingredients and beat for 2 minutes. (This is a thinner batter.)
  • Line 24 muffin cups with liners. (See notes for baking instructions on other pan sizes.)
  • Scoop a scant ¼ cup of cake batter into each liner.
  • Bake the cupcakes for 12 minutes, turn around, and bake another 3-5 minutes, until a toothpick comes cleans.
  • Run a knife around the edges and place on a cooling rack to cool.

Notes

Alternate Pan Sized and Baking Times
  • 2- 8"×8" pans  bake for 15-20 minutes
  • 1- 9"x13" pan bakes for 25-30 minutes
Frosting Suggestion: Coconut Frosting

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 327mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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