Homemade Chocolate Cake

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A simple homemade chocolate cake recipe that's moist, flavorful and easy! Finished with a rich chocolate buttercream frosting, this is the perfect cake for any occasion. From birthday parties to Sunday suppers, you can't go wrong with a classic Amish chocolate cake!

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For the Cake:
4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 c salted butter ( at room temperature )
2 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 t vanilla extract
1 c sour cream
1 c hot water
For the Frosting:
3/4 c salted butter
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
6 T brewed coffee
6 T milk or cream
1/8 t salt
2 lbs. confectioners sugar
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper and grease again.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and...

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Nutritions

Calories
620

Sodium
604mg
25% DV

Fat
46g
70% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
48g
16% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV