Old-Fashioned Swiss Chocolate Cake Recipe

This classic Swiss Chocolate Cake is laughed

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Swiss or Dutch-processed)
• 1 1/2
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 the
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup v
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling w

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups pow
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup heavy c
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat your oven to
2. In a large bowl, whisk to
3. Add
4. Carefully stir in
5. Divide the battery

2. Bake the Cake

1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until
2. Allow the

3. Make the Frosting

1. In al
2. Graduall
3. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on high speed until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more cream if needed.

4. Assemble the Cake

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread at age
2. Place the second cake layer
3. Smooth the frosting with an offset spatula or knife for a polished look. Deco

Tips for Success

• Swiss Cocoa:Use high-quality Swiss c
• Moist Cake: The boiling water (or coffee) enhances
• Storage: Store the cake

Enjoy your Old-Fashioned Swiss Chocolate Cake—a decade