Milk Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this rich and decadent Milk Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake! Featuring moist, chocolate-infused layers made from a perfectly balanced combination of cocoa powder and boiling water for extra depth, this cake is a dream for chocolate lovers. The creamy milk chocolate frosting, crafted from melted chocolate chips and luxurious heavy cream, adds a velvety finish that will melt in your mouth. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a showstopping treat, this easy-to-follow recipe takes just over an hour to create and serves a crowd-pleasing 12 slices. With its moist crumb, glossy frosting, and timeless flavor, this is the chocolate layer cake you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
With the mixer on low, alternately add the dry ingredients and the whole milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (it will be thin).
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, place the milk chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it simmers (do not boil).
Pour the warm cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and shiny.
Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
Level the cooled cakes by trimming any domed tops, if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of frosting over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Chill the cake for 20-30 minutes to set the frosting, then slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 434.8 g | 557% | |
| Saturated Fat | 263.0 g | 1315% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1534 mg | 511% | |
| Sodium | 2803 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1251.8 g | 455% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.4 g | 259% | |
| Total Sugars | 877.2 g | ||
| Protein | 133.8 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1361 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 52.7 mg | 293% | |
| Potassium | 5040 mg | 107% | |
*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.
