Description
Indulge in a slice of Double Chocolate Layer Cake, where each bite offers a rich, velvety experience that is truly heavenly. This decadent dessert features luscious layers of chocolate cake enveloped in creamy frosting, making it perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself. With straightforward ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this cake promises to impress everyone at your next gathering or add a touch of luxury to an ordinary Tuesday.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, whip softened butter with cocoa until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cakes are cool, layer with frosting between each layer and cover the entire cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg