Shotts Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Indulge in pure chocolate ecstasy with this decadent recipe inspired by renowned chocolatier Andrew Shotts, featured in USA Today's Top 10 Artisanal Chocolatiers! Prepare for the most moist, tender, rich, and fudgy chocolate cake you'll ever experience. This recipe uses only the highest quality chocolate and cocoa for an unparalleled flavor explosion. Warning: This cake is dangerously delicious – incredibly moist, intensely chocolatey, and unbelievably creamy. Make ahead and enjoy for up to 3 days (refrigerated).

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 362.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.6 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Shotts Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake

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How to Make Shotts Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate chips and butter until smooth.
  6. Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the batter until fully incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, frost the layers with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

61g

Carbs

14g