Description
Indulge in a slice of heaven with this Decadent Double Chocolate Layer Cake. Moist, rich layers of chocolate cake combined with velvety frosting create an irresistible dessert perfect for any celebration. Each bite offers a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth experience that will delight chocolate lovers and impress guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips carefully.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (104g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg