Description
Indulge in our Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake, a chocolate lover’s dream come true. This cake features a rich, fudgy texture and an incredibly moist crumb that makes it perfect for any celebration—birthdays, holidays, or simply a sweet craving. Topped with velvety chocolate buttercream and sprinkled with chocolate chips, each slice delivers an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, this cake is as delightful to make as it is to eat. Elevate your dessert experience and impress your guests with this classic treat that is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) freshly brewed strong hot coffee (regular or decaf)
- 1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or dutch process)
- 3–5 Tablespoons (45-75ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half or milk), at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- optional for decoration: semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined; then add buttermilk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients while adding hot coffee gradually; mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 23–26 minutes.
- Cool cakes on a wire rack before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg