A decadent chocolate layer cake, perfect for any special occasion. This recipe features moist chocolate cake layers and a rich chocolate buttercream frosting.
Ingredients:
For the cake layers:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the chocolate buttercream frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the cake layers:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in boiling water until incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the chocolate buttercream frosting:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Assemble the cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with a layer of chocolate buttercream frosting.
- Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining frosting.
- Decorate as desired.
Enjoy your delicious chocolate layer cake!