Recipe for American Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk, shaken
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing them with cooking spray or butter and dusting with flour.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add in buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the ingredients until well combined and smooth, about 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the hot coffee and mix until just combined. The batter will be thin, but that is perfectly fine.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the pans from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on the wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions:

This American Chocolate Cake can be served plain or with any frosting or decoration of your choice. A classic option is to frost it with chocolate buttercream or ganache. For added indulgence, you can also top the cake with fresh berries, nuts, or whipped cream.

Verdict:

There’s nothing quite like a rich and moist chocolate cake, and this American Chocolate Cake recipe delivers on all accounts. The combination of cocoa powder and hot coffee makes for a deep and intense chocolate flavor, while buttermilk and oil ensure the cake stays perfectly moist. It’s a classic dessert that everyone will love.