Description
A rich and moist chocolate layer cake perfect for celebrations and sweet indulgence.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with chocolate frosting and whipped cream.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips and candies for decoration.
- Chill the cake for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Do not skip the boiling water step for added moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, celebration, birthday cake