Decadent Chocolate Cake with Rich Frosting & Pecans

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream! This moist, fluffy chocolate cake is layered with velvety chocolate frosting and topped with crunchy pecans for the perfect balance of textures. Every bite melts in your mouth, making it ideal for celebrations or a luxurious treat.

Ingredients
– For the Cake:
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– ¾ cup cocoa powder
– 2 cups sugar
– 1 ½ tsp baking powder
– 1 ½ tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water

– For the Frosting:
– 1 cup butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
– ¾ cup cocoa powder
– ¼ cup heavy cream
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
2. Whisk dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Gradually stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
4. Divide batter between pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
5. Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, cream, and vanilla; whip until fluffy.
6. Frost cooled cake layers, stacking them. Garnish with pecans.

Tips
– For extra moisture, brush cake layers with simple syrup before frosting.
– Toast pecans lightly for enhanced flavor.

Serving Suggestion
Pair with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for a delightful contrast.

Conclusion
This chocolate cake is pure perfection—rich, moist, and irresistibly decadent. Whether for birthdays or a weekend treat, it’s sure to impress!