Description
A rich and decadent layered chocolate cake that delivers layers of fudgy goodness, perfect for special occasions or simple desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream and optional toppings like powdered sugar or chocolate sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, fudge cake, dessert recipe, layered cake, special occasion dessert