Layered Chocolate Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Layered Chocolate Cake, a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious! This recipe combines moist, ultra-chocolatey cake layers with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting, creating the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, this cake is elevated by the addition of boiling water, which ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The frosting—a luxurious blend of butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, and milk—spreads smoothly for a flawless finish. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion, this Layered Chocolate Cake serves 12 and takes just under an hour to prepare. Whether you're an experienced baker or a beginner, this double-layered masterpiece is guaranteed to impress both the eyes and the taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3.5 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 0.67 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 0.33 cup Whole milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
Reduce the speed to low and carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the chocolate frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread an even layer of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer and spread more frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate the cake as desired, slice, and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 436 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
