Here’s a classic, moist Chocolate Cake with Nuts recipe — rich chocolate flavor combined with crunchy nuts for the perfect texture!
🍫 Chocolate Cake with Nuts
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup boiling water
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1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or your favorite)
For the Frosting (Optional):
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3½ cups powdered sugar
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup milk (add more as needed)
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Cake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Stir in boiling water carefully (batter will be thin).
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Fold in the chopped nuts.
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Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
2. Make the Frosting (Optional)
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Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder alternately with milk.
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Add vanilla and beat until smooth and fluffy.
3. Assemble
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Frost the cooled cakes with frosting and sprinkle extra nuts on top if desired.
Tips
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Toast the nuts lightly to bring out their flavor.
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Substitute half the oil with applesauce for a lighter cake.
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Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
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