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Best Chocolate Layer Cake

Best Chocolate Layer Cake

Deliciously moist Best Chocolate Layer Cake recipe that is perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Baking Pans

Method
 

Baking Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with milk and vanilla. Mix in the softened butter until well combined.
  4. Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool fully before frosting with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 15g

Notes

For a nutty flavor, you can substitute half of the flour with almond flour or add chocolate chips for extra richness.

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