Description
Indulge in the Best Chocolate Layer Cake, a heavenly dessert that showcases rich chocolate flavors in every bite. This decadent cake features moist layers of chocolate sponge, generously frosted with creamy chocolate frosting, making it perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat to brighten your day. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet night at home, this cake will impress and satisfy all chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans with butter and flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until creamy; then combine with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, whip butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; gradually mix in cocoa powder and heavy cream until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg