🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
1 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk (more if needed for spreading)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: extra chocolate chips or shavings for topping
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment.
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Slowly mix in hot water (batter will be thin).
Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Step 3: Bake the Cakes
Divide batter evenly among the 3 pans.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Step 4: Make the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix well.
Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Step 5: Assemble the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with frosting. Repeat with the second and third layers.
Frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
Step 6: Decorate and Serve
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips or chocolate shavings on top for a rich finish. Slice and enjoy a chocolate lover’s dream!