Sweet Chocolate Cake

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

*Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe*

*Servings:* 8-10 people

*Ingredients:*

For the cake:

- 2 ¾ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

- 1 ½ cups (180g) 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, softened

- 2 ¼ cups (280g) confectioners' sugar

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

- 4 ounces (115g) high-quality dark chocolate, melted

*Instructions:*

1. Preheat your 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 add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking 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.

For the frosting:

1. Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the confectioners' sugar, salt, and cocoa powder, beating until smooth.

2. Melt the chocolate and let it cool slightly, then fold it into the butter mixture until well combined.

*Assembly:*

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.

2. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top.

3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate cake!

Here is an estimated calorie chart for the chocolate cake recipe I provided earlier, based on 8-10 servings:

*Per serving (assuming 8 servings):*

- Calories: 520

- Total Fat: 33g

    - Saturated Fat: 20g

    - Trans Fat: 0g

- Cholesterol: 60mg

- Sodium: 350mg

- Total Carbohydrates: 53g

    - Dietary Fiber: 3g

    - Sugars: 37g

- Protein: 6g

*Macronutrient Breakdown:*

- Carbohydrates: 53%

- Protein: 6%

- Fat: 41%

*Vitamins and Minerals:*

- Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)

- Vitamin C: 0% of the DV

- Calcium: 15% of the DV

- Iron: 20% of the DV

*Per serving (assuming 10 servings):*

- Calories: 416

- Total Fat: 26g

    - Saturated Fat: 16g

    - Trans Fat: 0g

- Cholesterol: 48mg

- Sodium: 280mg

- Total Carbohydrates: 42g

    - Dietary Fiber: 2g

    - Sugars: 30g

- Protein: 5g

*Macronutrient Breakdown:*

- Carbohydrates: 51%

- Protein: 6%

- Fat: 43%

*Vitamins and Minerals:*

- Vitamin A: 8% of the DV

- Vitamin C: 0% of the DV

- Calcium: 12% of the DV

- Iron: 16% of the DV

Please note that this is an estimate, as exact calorie counts can vary depending on the specific ingredients and their measurements used.