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Chocolate Layer Cake

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Chocolate Layer Cake is a rich, moist, and decadent dessert made with soft chocolate cake layers stacked with creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

  • For the chocolate cake:
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
  • For the chocolate frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4–1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two or three round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Slowly pour in the hot coffee or hot water while mixing. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
  9. Add vanilla extract, salt, and cream. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting evenly on top.
  11. Add the next layer and repeat. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
  12. Smooth or decorate the frosting as desired before serving.

Notes

  • Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but does not make the cake taste like coffee.
  • Apply a crumb coat and chill the cake before adding the final frosting layer for a smooth finish.
  • Cake layers can be baked ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.

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