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Best Chocolate Layer Cake

Decadent Best Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe for Any Celebration

Discover the best chocolate layer cake that wows in flavor and presentation, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
Frosting Ingredients
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake Pans
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Frosting the Cake
  1. For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa with cream until smooth.
  2. Frost cooled cakes generously.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake with different flavored extracts or add-ins like chocolate chips for a fun twist.

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