Name: Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup strongly brewed coffee; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 5 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons corn syrup; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Description

This chocolate layer cake is rich, moist, and perfect for any celebration!

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup strongly brewed coffee
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
5 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk oil, vanilla, eggs, and buttermilk.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, whisking until no lumps remain. Pour in brewed coffee, mixing until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for roughly 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
To make the frosting, place butter and cream cheese in a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (an electric hand mixer also works). Cream on high speed for 1 minute, then turn speed to low and add in cocoa powder. Mix until combined, then add in powdered sugar, brewed coffee, vanilla extract, and salt. Cream on high speed for 1 minute, until mixture has lightened slightly and is fluffy.
Frost cake by placing first cake layer onto a cake stand. Top with a healthy dose of frosting. Spread evenly, then repeat with second layer. Use remaining frosting to frost sides of the cake. Last, use the back of a spoon to create a large swirling pattern all around the cake.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
You can substitute regular cocoa powder for Dutch-processed if needed.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg