Artificial Food Coloring Free Chocolate Cake
Total time1 hr 40 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time35 min
4.5(19)
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12 servings
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 cup hot water
For the frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
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