Joanna Gaines Chocolate Cake Recipe
Do you love rich, moist chocolate cake? The Joanna Gaines Chocolate Cake Recipe is a true classic. It comes from her famous cookbook, Magnolia Table.
Equipment
- Two 9-inch round cake pans
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 2 cups granulated sugar.
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 2 teaspoons baking soda.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- 1 teaspoon salt.
- 1 cup buttermilk.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
- 2 large eggs.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- 1 cup hot water.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your pans well.
- Whisk flour, sugar, and cocoa in a bowl. Add baking soda, powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for two minutes.
- Carefully pour in the hot water. The batter will be very thin.
- Pour batter into the two pans evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let cakes cool in pans first. Then, add your favorite chocolate frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for deep flavor.
- Tap pans on the counter to remove bubbles.
- Always line pans with parchment paper.