Decadent Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our Decadent Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake. Perfectly rich and moist, this double-layer cake is crafted with a combination of unsweetened cocoa, butter, and buttermilk that creates a fudgy texture you won't be able to resist. Topped with a glossy chocolate frosting that melts in your mouth, this cake is an excellent centerpiece for celebrations or simply a delightful treat to share with family and friends. Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch!
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
1 3/4 cups (Sifted)
unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup minus 1 tbl. (Sifted)
baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons (N/A)
salt
1/8 teaspoon (N/A)
butter
3/4 cup (Softened (or 1 1/2 sticks))
granulated sugar
2/3 cup (N/A)
brown sugar
2/3 cup (Firmly packed)
large eggs
2 (N/A)
vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (N/A)
buttermilk
1 1/2 cups (N/A)
butter (for frosting)
1/2 cup (Softened)
powdered sugar
1 cup (Sifted after measuring)
unsweetened chocolate
3 ounces (Melted)
vanilla extract (for frosting)
2 teaspoons (N/A)
chocolate shavings
to garnish (N/A)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Line the bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans with waxed paper, then grease the paper and sides of the pans. Dust the pans with flour and set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
4
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
5
Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
6
On low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until the ingredients are blended.
7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto the racks. Carefully remove the waxed paper and turn the layers top-side up to cool completely.
10
For the frosting, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Then add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is shiny and smooth.
11
Place one cooled cake layer on a serving platter and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
12
Allow the frosted cake to sit for 30 minutes before garnishing with chocolate shavings. Slice and serve this delightful dessert!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary recipe for this dish?
The recipe is for a Decadent Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What size cake pans are needed?
You will need two 9-inch round cake pans.
How should I prepare the cake pans before baking?
Line the bottoms with waxed paper, grease the paper and sides, and dust with flour.
Which dry ingredients should be whisked together?
Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
How do I cream the butter and sugar?
Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.
How should eggs be added to the cake batter?
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
What is the method for adding flour and buttermilk?
Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk on low speed, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
How long does the chocolate cake take to bake?
The cake should bake for 25-30 minutes.
How do I know when the cake is done?
A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
How long should the cakes cool in the pans?
Let them cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
What is the process for making the frosting?
Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then add melted chocolate and vanilla and beat until smooth.
What type of chocolate is used in the frosting?
The frosting uses 3 ounces of melted unsweetened chocolate.
How do I assemble the layers of the cake?
Place one layer on a platter, frost the top, add the second layer, and then frost the top and sides.
What garnish is recommended for the cake?
Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings.
How much flour is required for this recipe?
You need 1 3/4 cups of sifted flour.
Can I use any type of cocoa powder?
The recipe specifically calls for 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
What kind of sugar is used in the batter?
Both granulated sugar (2/3 cup) and firmly packed brown sugar (2/3 cup) are used.
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs.
How much buttermilk is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk.
What texture does this cake have?
The cake has a rich, moist, and fudgy texture.
How long should the cake sit after frosting?
Allow the frosted cake to sit for 30 minutes before garnishing and serving.
What is the preparation for the powdered sugar in the frosting?
The powdered sugar should be sifted after measuring.
How much butter is used in the cake batter specifically?
3/4 cup of softened butter (or 1 1/2 sticks) is used in the batter.
Is salt included in the ingredients?
Yes, 1/8 teaspoon of salt is included.
What kind of vanilla extract should I use?
Standard vanilla extract is used in both the cake batter (2 tsp) and the frosting (2 tsp).
What serving suggestions are provided?
It can be paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 15 ingredients in total.
What are the common tags for this recipe?
The tags include chocolate, cake, dessert, fudgy, layer cake, celebration, and rich.
How much baking soda is required?
You need 1 1/4 teaspoons of baking soda.