Dark Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 ounces sweet dark chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 ounces sweet dark chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

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["Beat butter and sugars at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add cooled chocolate and vanilla, beating until blended.", "Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed after each addition. Pour batter into 2 greased parchment paper-lined 9"" round cakepans.", "Bake at 350u00b0 for 22 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.", "Spread White Chocolate Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake."]

1721

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

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