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Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (avocado oil works great)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate bar (shaved, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, vanilla, eggs, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Add brewed coffee and mix until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan.
- For frosting, beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish with shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
Measure ingredients accurately for the best texture.
Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Use quality ingredients for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 50