Name: One Bowl Chocolate Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 eggs, room temperature; 1 cup milk; 2/3 cup grapeseed oil (or vegetable oil); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup black coffee, room temperature; 2/3 cup light brown sugar; 2/3 cup butter, diced; 6 tbsp heavy whipping cream; 3 cups powdered sugar

Description

This One Bowl Chocolate Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting is an easy, rich, and moist chocolate cake made with simple pantry ingredients. Topped with a luscious caramel-like brown sugar frosting, this no-fuss dessert is perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

2 eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk
2/3 cup grapeseed oil (or vegetable oil)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup black coffee, room temperature

For the Brown Sugar Frosting:

2/3 cup light brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, diced
6 tbsp heavy whipping cream
3 cups powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake:

Preheat the Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9″ baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and sugar.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
Incorporate Coffee: Stir in the coffee until fully blended (batter will be thin).
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

2. Prepare the Brown Sugar Frosting:

Melt Butter & Sugar: In a small saucepan, heat the butter and brown sugar over low heat, stirring until melted and bubbling.
Add Cream: Remove from heat and stir in heavy whipping cream.
Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.

Notes

For a dairy-free version: Use plant-based milk and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
For a stronger caramel taste: Use dark brown sugar instead of light brown.
To make cupcakes: Divide the batter into a lined cupcake tray and bake for 18-22 minutes.
For extra texture: Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American