The ‘I Want Chocolate Cake’ Cake | Smitten Kitchen with Deb Perelman

If you’re a chocolate lover, then you know that nothing beats a perfectly moist and decadent chocolate cake. The ‘I Want Chocolate Cake’ Cake, created by Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen, is the ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is simple to make and will satisfy any chocolate craving.

Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs, at room temperature
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup freshly brewed, strong hot coffee

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.

2. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Slowly pour in the hot coffee and mix until completely combined.

6. Pour the batter evenly into the two prepared pans.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Once the cakes have cooled completely, you can frost them as desired.

Tips
– For an extra chocolate-y frosting, try making a chocolate ganache.
– If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a measuring cup, then adding enough milk to make one cup. Let it sit for a few minutes to curdle before using.

Summary

If you’re in the mood for chocolate cake, the ‘I Want Chocolate Cake’ Cake by Smitten Kitchen with Deb Perelman is the perfect recipe. This decadent cake is moist, chocolatey, and easy to make. Here are some key takeaways:

– Mix together the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately before combining.
– Slowly pour in the hot coffee to the batter and mix thoroughly.
– Use parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
– Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
– You can make buttermilk by adding lemon juice or white vinegar to milk.