Sweet Chocolate Cake

 

Here's a classic chocolate cake recipe with accurate measurements and ingredients:

*Ingredients:*

For the cake:

- 2 1/4 cups (285g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (235ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting:

- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

*Instructions:*

*Cake:*

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans.
2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder and milk.
4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well.
5. Add vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to cocoa mixture.
7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
8. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

*Frosting:*

1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add confectioners' sugar.
3. Add cocoa powder.
4. Beat until smooth.
5. Add milk or heavy cream.

*Assembly:*

1. Cool cakes completely.
2. Place one cake layer on serving plate.
3. Spread frosting.
4. Top with second cake layer.
5. Frost entire cake.

*Tips:*

- Use room temperature ingredients.
- Don't overmix batter.
- Let cake cool completely before frosting.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!

Here's a detailed calorie chart for a classic chocolate cake recipe, assuming 8-10 servings per cake:

Per Serving (1 slice):*

- Calories: 420-520
- Total Fat: 26-32g
    - Saturated Fat: 16-20g
    - Trans Fat: 0.5-1g
- Cholesterol: 60-80mg
- Sodium: 350-450mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40-50g
    - Dietary Fiber: 2-3g
    - Sugars: 30-40g
- Protein: 5-6g

*Macronutrient Breakdown:*

- Carbohydrates: 55-60%
- Protein: 10-12%
- Fat: 30-35%

*Vitamins and Minerals:*

- Vitamin A: 10-15% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 0-2% of the DV
- Calcium: 10-15% of the DV
- Iron: 15-20% of the DV

*Other Nutritional Information:*

- Caffeine: 20-25mg (from cocoa)
- Fiber Content: 2-3g (from flour, cocoa, and sugar)
- Glycemic Index: 55-60 (medium-high)

*Frosting (per serving):*

- Calories: 150-200
- Total Fat: 10-14g
    - Saturated Fat: 8-12g
- Cholesterol: 20-30mg
- Sodium: 50-100mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20-25g
    - Sugars: 15-20g
- Protein: 1-2g

*Total Nutrition Information (Cake + Frosting):*

- Calories: 570-720
- Total Fat: 36-46g
- Cholesterol: 80-110mg
- Sodium: 400-550mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 60-75g
- Protein: 6-8g

Note: Nutrition values may vary depending on specific ingredient brands and measurements.

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