Capricorn Cake
Celebrate the Capricorn in your life with this rich and decadent chocolate cake. Perfect for birthdays or any special occasion, this cake is sure to impress with its deep flavor and elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Notes
For an extra touch, decorate the cake with chocolate shavings or edible glitter.
Find it online: https://justflowe.com/capricorn-cake/