Description
This Chocolate Cake with 7-Minute Frosting features a rich, moist chocolate cake topped with a fluffy, sweet 7-minute frosting. A perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness, this classic dessert is a creamy, indulgent treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ cup butter, slightly softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp Farm Stand Pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the 7-Minute Frosting:
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 egg whites
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the boiling water and butter until the butter melts. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, whisking to combine.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare the Pan: Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the middle is set. Avoid overbaking. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a cooling rack for 30 minutes.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the 7-minute frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
- For the 7-Minute Frosting: Combine Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed stainless steel saucepan, combine sugar, salt, cream of tartar, egg whites, and water.
- Cook the Frosting: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Beat constantly with an electric hand mixer for 5-7 minutes, or until the frosting becomes fluffy and forms stiff peaks.
- Finish the Frosting: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the fluffy frosting over the cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top of the frosting.
- Be sure to beat the frosting for the full 7 minutes for the best texture—this is what gives it its light, fluffy consistency.
- This cake is best enjoyed the same day, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
