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Kittencal's Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with Kittencal's decadent Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake! This intensely rich and moist cake tastes more like fudgy chocolate heaven than a typical cake. Prepare to be amazed – it's so good, you'll be baking it again and again! Elevate this masterpiece by substituting 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur (Kahlua recommended!) for the vanilla extract. Get ready for rave reviews! (See also recipe #89207)

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 706.3 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.6 (27 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Kittencal's Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

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How to Make Kittencal's Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Beat in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
  11. Once completely cooled, frost the layers and enjoy!
  12. **For the frosting:**
  13. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until creamy.
  14. Gradually blend in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  15. Beat until smooth.
  16. Add ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 4 cups powdered sugar, beating on high speed for 45 seconds, or until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

270g

Fat

110g

Carbs

30g

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