Ingredients for Chocolate Layer Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Baking Soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Boiling Water
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How to Make Chocolate Layer Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a large bowl, cream together the melted chocolate mixture and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with your favorite chocolate frosting and top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the entire cake as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
134g
Fat
11g
Carbs
16g
