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Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake
Rich, tender chocolate layers with silky cocoa frosting—a classic crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly manageable to bake at home.
★★★★☆
(1373 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time30 min
Bake time25 min
Total time4 hr
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2
3/4 cup (64g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
3
1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
4
2 teaspoons baking soda
5
1 teaspoon baking powder
6
1 teaspoon salt
7
2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
8
1/2 cup (113g/120ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil or melted coconut oil)
9
2 large eggs, at room temperature
10
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
11
1 cup (240g/ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
12
1 cup (240g/ml) freshly brewed strong hot coffee or hot water
13
1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
14
3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar
15
3/4 cup (64g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
16
3–5 Tablespoons (45–75g/ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half or milk), at room temperature
17
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
18
1/4 teaspoon salt
19
optional for decoration: semi-sweet chocolate chips
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