Indulge in the luxurious taste of Chocolate Cake Swiss, a deeply rich and moist chocolate cake that’s perfect for any celebration or special occasion. With its smooth and creamy chocolate frosting and the optional hint of espresso that enhances the chocolate flavor, this cake is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
Ready to bake a show-stopping cake that’s as delicious as it is beautiful? Let’s get started on creating a Chocolate Cake Swiss that will be the highlight of any dessert table.
Rich and Flavorful: The Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Making this Chocolate Cake Swiss involves a combination of rich cocoa and precise baking techniques to ensure a moist and flavorful finish. Here are some expert tips to help you make the perfect chocolate cake.
Expert Tips for Perfect Chocolate Cake Swiss:
- Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda to avoid lumps and ensure even distribution throughout the batter.
- Wet Ingredients: Mix the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract well before combining with the dry ingredients to create a uniform and smooth batter.
- Boiling Water: Adding boiling water to the cake batter helps to amplify the chocolate flavor and create a light and moist texture. Mix it in slowly to incorporate evenly without cooking the eggs.
- Even Baking: Divide the batter evenly between two pans to ensure uniform cooking and layer assembly.
- Cooling: Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off.
- Frosting Consistency: Ensure the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Adjust the consistency with a little more milk or powdered sugar if needed to achieve the perfect texture for spreading.

Recipe for Chocolate Cake Swiss:
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Equipment: Two 9-inch round cake pans
Celebrate your special occasions with a slice of this decadent treat.
Ingredients:
- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Frosting:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry mixture and mix until well combined. Gradually add boiling water, stirring until the batter is smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat together butter, cocoa, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Assemble and Frost: Frost the cooled cakes, layering them together.
Enjoy Your Chocolate Delight
This Chocolate Cake Swiss is sure to be a favorite, offering a rich chocolate flavor and moist texture that makes every bite a pleasure. Whether for a birthday, an anniversary, or just because, this cake is a delightful way to celebrate any occasion. Enjoy baking and indulging in your homemade masterpiece!
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Chocolate Cake Swiss
Celebrate your special occasions with a slice of this decadent treat.
- Total Time: 11 minute
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
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Frosting:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry mixture and mix until well combined. Gradually add boiling water, stirring until the batter is smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat together butter, cocoa, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Assemble and Frost: Frost the cooled cakes, layering them together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
