Description
Indulge in rich chocolate flavor with this delightful, moist layer cake perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chocolate candies
- 1/4 cup chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin, which is normal.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans on a wire rack.
- Once cool, layer the cakes with chocolate frosting and whipped cream in between the layers.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Decorate the cake with chocolate chips and candies for an extra special touch.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. For a richer flavor, let the cake sit overnight after assembling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, celebration, baking, layer cake