Sweet chocolate cake

 Chocolate cake Recipe:

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

Ingredients:

 

For the cake:

• - 2 ¾ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• - 1 ½ cups (185g) granulated sugar
• - 2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup (235ml) whole milk, at room temperature
• - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• - 1 cup (120g) unsweetened cocoa powder

For the chocolate buttercream frosting:

• - 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• - 2 cups (400g) confectioners' sugar
• - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• - 4 ounces (115g) high-quality dark chocolate, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.

5. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until well combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.

10. Add the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate, beating until well combined.

11. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!

 

Here is a detailed calorie chart for a classic chocolate cake serving:

Serving size:

1 slice (assuming 8-10 slices per cake)

 

Nutritional Information (per serving):

•  -Calories:   420-500
•  - Total Fat:  24-30g
•  - Saturated Fat: 14-17g
•  - Cholesterol: 40-50mg
•  - Sodium: 350-400mg
•  - Total Carbohydrates: 45-55g
•  - Dietary Fiber: 2-3g
•  - Sugars: 30-35g
•  - Protein: 5-6g

Vitamin and Mineral Information (per serving):

• - *Vitamin A:* 10-15% of the Daily Value (DV)
• - *Vitamin C:* 2-3% of the DV
• - *Calcium:* 10-15% of the DV
• - *Iron:* 15-20% of the DV

Macronutrient Breakdown:

• - Carbohydrates: 55-60%
• - Fat: 30-35%
• - Protein: 5-6%

 

Note:

1. - The exact calorie count may vary depending on the specific ingredients and portion sizes used.
2. - This chart assumes a classic chocolate cake recipe with a moderate amount of sugar and fat.
3. - If you're concerned about calorie intake, consider reducing the serving size or modifying the recipe to use healthier ingredients.