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Killer Chocolate Cake Recipe

Killer Chocolate Cake Recipe

Killer Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist, and intensely chocolate-flavored dessert. Made with basic ingredients like sugar, flour, cocoa powder, eggs, and milk, it's simple to prepare yet incredibly satisfying. The cake batter includes boiling water, which enhances the chocolate flavor and gives the cake a tender texture. The "killer" part comes from its decadent chocolate icing, made with butter, cocoa, powdered sugar, and vanilla, creating a smooth, luscious topping. Perfect for special occasions or just to indulge your sweet tooth, this cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, delivering a deep, delicious chocolate experience in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 445 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients
  

For Cake

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Boiling water

Killer Icing

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 2/3 cups Hershey’s Cocoa
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • ### Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • For cupcakes, bake for 20 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare Killer Icing:

  • Melt butter.
  • Stir in cocoa.
  • Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency.
  • Adjust with more milk if needed.
  • Stir in vanilla.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs, milk, and butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
  • Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth batter.
  • Mix the batter until ingredients are just combined to avoid a dense cake.
Keyword Chocolate storm Cake, Homemade Killer Chocolate Cake