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Chocolate Layer Cake

Indulge in a moist and rich chocolate layer cake that celebrates life's sweetest moments, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cups Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 units Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Hot coffee
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Cream cheese room temperature
  • 2/3 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Blend the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Slowly pour in the hot coffee, stirring continuously to create a smooth batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat the softened butter until light and airy. Add the cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  2. Incorporate cocoa powder and vanilla extract, then gradually add powdered sugar, beating until velvety.
Assembly
  1. Level the cooled cakes if necessary. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top.
  2. Top with the second layer and frost the top and sides.
  3. Refrigerate the cake for 2-3 hours before slicing for the best texture.

Notes

Store any remaining cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. For variations, consider adding orange zest or raspberry jam between layers.