🍫 Decadent Chocolate Cake with Zesty Lemon Frosting 🍋
Indulge in this heavenly combination of rich chocolate cake paired with a tangy lemon frosting! A family favorite that’s perfect for any celebration. 💫
Prep and Cook Time:
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕰️ Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
– 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups sugar
– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– Zest of 2 lemons 🍋
– 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
7. Once the cakes have cooled, frost with the lemon frosting and enjoy this delightful treat! 🍰
Serving Size:
🍽️ Servings: 12 slices
Calories:
🔥 Calories per Serving: 380 kcal
Love this recipe? ❤️ Like, comment, and share your own variations! We’d love to see how you make it great. 📸👇