For an even richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Don't overbake the cake, or it will be dry. Check for doneness a few minutes early. Feel free to substitute walnuts or almonds for the pecans in the frosting. This cake freezes beautifully. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil before freezing. For a fun twist, add a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the batter for a mocha flavor.
The Best Chocolate Cake You Ever Ate
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS715
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate fantasy! This cake is unbelievably moist, rich, and intensely chocolatey, topped with a decadent pecan-studded frosting. It's surprisingly simple to make and guaranteed to disappear quickly.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate47 g
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Cholesterol36 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium217 mg
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Sugar37 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, sift together the sugar and flour. Set aside. (3 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 8 mins In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, vegetable oil, water, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. (8 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Stir until just combined. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 3 mins In a separate small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk. Add this mixture, along with the eggs, salt, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, to the chocolate-flour mixture. Stir until smooth. (3 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Pour the batter into the prepared 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)
07 Step
Recipe View 20 mins Bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 Step
Recipe View 5 mins While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting: In a saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. (5 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Remove the frosting from the heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and chopped pecans until smooth. (3 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View 1 mins As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the hot frosting evenly over the hot cake. (1 minute)
11 Step
Recipe View Let the cake cool completely before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
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Domenica Franecki
Apr 26, 2025I've made this cake for every birthday in my family for the last 5 years and it’s always a hit!
Ivory Shields
Jan 13, 2024So easy to make. I added chocolate chips to the top. My family devoured it in one day!
Hudson Donnelly
Sep 13, 2023The frosting is divine! I licked the bowl clean.
Pauline Kreiger
Jun 30, 2023I added a little bit of coffee to the cake. Everyone loved it!
Clotilde Kautzer
Dec 19, 2022This cake is seriously amazing! So moist and the frosting is perfect.