Are you ready to experience chocolate heaven? Prepare yourself for the most decadent, rich, and absolutely irresistible Double Dark Chocolate Layer Cake that will make your taste buds dance with pure joy! This isn't just another chocolate cake - it's a chocolate explosion that will transform your ordinary dessert time into an extraordinary culinary adventure. With its intense dark chocolate flavor and moist, tender crumb, this cake is guaranteed to become your new obsession and the star of any gathering.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar, ¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat together 2 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, ½ cup of vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined.
- Carefully stir in 1 cup of boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of dark chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Tap the pans gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and layer them with your favorite chocolate frosting. For an extra touch, consider adding chocolate shavings or sprinkles on top.
- Slice the cake into 8 servings and enjoy your delicious Double Dark Chocolate Layer Cake!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips for the most intense chocolate flavor.
- Check your cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For extra moisture, you can brush each cake layer with simple syrup before frosting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- For best flavor, let the cake sit for a few hours after frosting to allow flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 45mg
