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The Ultimate Moist and Fudgy Homemade Chocolate Layer Cake

A tall, moist slice of chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate frosting, sitting on a white plate.
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You need this recipe for the moistest, richest chocolate cake you will ever bake. This homemade layer cake, topped with velvety chocolate buttercream, is perfect for birthdays and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee (or hot water)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully pour the hot coffee (or water) into the batter and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk/cream, beating until smooth. Add vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
  9. Once cakes are completely cool, frost and stack the layers.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, use strong brewed coffee instead of hot water; it deepens the chocolate taste without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • If you are planning your weekly meals, this cake is a great dessert option to balance out a structured keto meal plan delivery.
  • To achieve extra moist layers, do not overbake the cake. Check for doneness a few minutes early.
  • If you enjoy precision cooking, you might find a sous-vide precision cooker useful for other recipes, but for this cake, standard oven baking works best.

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