Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
For the Decoration:
  • Assorted chocolates (truffles, bars, or any favorites)
  • Chocolate shavings (dark, milk, or white)
PREPARATION