Description
A Classic Chocolate Layer Cake that is rich, moist, and perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 🌾 All-purpose flour – 2 cups (240 g)
- 🍫 Cocoa powder – 3/4 cup (75 g)
- 🥄 Baking powder – 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 🍬 Granulated sugar – 2 cups (400 g)
- 🥚 Eggs – 4 large
- 🥛 Milk – 1 cup (240 ml)
- 🧈 Unsalted butter – 1 cup (226 g), softened
- 🍦 Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- 🍫 Chocolate frosting – 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost the first layer with chocolate frosting, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings or fresh berries if desired.
- Slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Check for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Layer Cake, Dessert, Baking