Ultimate Chocolate Layer Cake
This rich, moist chocolate layer cake is perfect for any celebration and is sure to impress with its deep chocolate flavor and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for best results.
- 1 cup whole milk Use room temperature for best results.
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water This helps to dissolve the cocoa powder.
For Assembly
- 1 ½ cups chocolate frosting
- ½ cup chocolate chips For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until fully combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat until the batter is smooth.
- Slowly stir in boiling water until the batter is thin and liquid.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembly
- Once the cake layers are cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
- Place the second layer on top and repeat with more frosting, then add the third layer on top.
- Cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting. Level the layers with a serrated knife if needed for even assembly.