Description
Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake is a decadent treat that brings together rich chocolate flavor and an incredibly soft texture. Perfect for any celebration or just a well-deserved indulgence, this cake promises to delight chocolate lovers with every bite. Topped with velvety chocolate frosting, it’s a showstopper on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until combined. Gradually add boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 46mg