*Ingredients*
1. *_Cake:_*
2. 4 cups all-purpose flour
3. 2 cups granulated sugar
4. 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5. 2 teaspoons baking powder
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
8. 3 large eggs (room temperature)
9. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10. *_Chocolate Frosting:_*
11. 2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
12. 4 cups confectioners' sugar
13. 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
14. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
1. *Preheat*: Oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9x13-inch pans.
2. *_Make the Cake:_*
3. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
4. Combine milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix until combined.
6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
7. *Bake*: 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
8. *Cool*: 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks.
9. *_Make the Frosting:_*
10. Beat butter until creamy.
11. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
12. Beat until smooth.
13. *Assemble*: Spread frosting on one layer, place second layer on top. Frost outside.
Tips
1. Use high-quality cocoa powder.
2. Don't overmix batter.
3. Cool cake completely before frosting.
4. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (approximate)
Per serving (1 slice, 12 servings total):
1. *Calories*: 520
2. *Fat*: 34g
3. *Saturated Fat*: 21g
4. *Cholesterol*: 60mg
5. *Sodium*: 350mg
6. *Carbohydrates*: 50g
7. *Fiber*: 2g
8. *Sugar*: 35g
9. *Protein*: 6g
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