Christina Tosi's Chocolate Cake Recipe

April 26, 2023 Post a Comment

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No matter the occasion, nothing beats a classic chocolate cake! Whether it’s for a birthday, a special day, or just for yourself, Christina Tosi’s chocolate cake recipe promises to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee

For the frosting:

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter and line the bottom of each pan with a round of parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly add the hot coffee and mix until smooth. Divide the batter between the two prepared pans.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the melted and cooled chocolate and beat for another minute. Add the cocoa powder, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until combined. Add the cream and beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Assemble

Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top of the cake. Place the second layer on top of the frosting and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition

Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)

Calories: 513 kcal
Fat: 30 g
Saturated fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Sugar: 41 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 54 mg
Sodium: 340 mg

This chocolate cake recipe is sure to dazzle your friends and family. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, it’s a classic dessert that everyone will love. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!