Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with our Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake. This rich, fudgy dessert features a super moist crumb, making it perfect for birthdays, special celebrations, or just a well-deserved treat. With layers of luscious chocolate buttercream and optional chocolate chips, this cake is irresistibly decadent. Simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests, it’s the ideal centerpiece for any occasion. Elevate your dessert experience and bring joy to your table with this delightful chocolate layer cake!
Ingredients
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- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup freshly brewed strong hot coffee (regular or decaf)
- 1 and 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or dutch process)
- 3–5 Tablespoons heavy cream (or half-and-half or milk), at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined; add buttermilk and hot coffee.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 23–26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on a wire rack before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg