Moist Chocolate Cake

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line them with parchment paper for easy removal).

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Combine the Wet Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
• Add the sour cream and mix again until fully incorporated.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• Slowly add the hot water (or coffee) to the batter, stirring continuously. The batter will be thin—this is normal and helps keep the cake moist.

5. Bake the Cake:

• Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Make the Chocolate Frosting:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and heavy cream over low heat until the butter is fully melted.
• Stir in the cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, whisking until smooth and fully combined.
• Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
• If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream, 1 tbsp at a time, until it reaches a spreadable consistency.

7. Assemble the Cake:

• Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer.
• Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

8. Serve and Enjoy:

• Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries if desired.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy the incredibly moist, chocolatey goodness!

This Moist Chocolate Cake is soft, fluffy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, with the perfect balance of sweetness. The addition of sour cream and hot liquid makes it extra moist, while the creamy chocolate frosting ties everything together for an indulgent experience. Perfect for any chocolate lover! 🍫🎂