Kittencal'S Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Kittencal'S Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla (or use 2-3 tablespoons favorite liqueur); 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup cocoa powder (sifted); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; FROSTING; 1 cup softened butter; 1/3 cup whipping cream (unwhipped); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup cocoa; 4 cups icing sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla (or use 2-3 tablespoons favorite liqueur)
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder (sifted)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING
1 cup softened butter
1/3 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cocoa
4 cups icing sugar, sifted

1
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Line bottoms of two buttered 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar, until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
4
Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Beat in vanilla and coffee granules.
6
Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
7
Add the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, in three additions, scraping down the sides of bowl each time.
8
Divide batter between prepared pans.
9
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cake tests done.
10
Turn onto a rack and remove paper.
11
Cool and frost.
12
FOR FROSTING: Beat butter until creamy.
13
Blend in cream and vanilla; beat until very smooth.
14
Add the cocoa and icing sugar.
15
Beat on high for 45 seconds.

2704

kcal

Calories

182

Fat

275

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Kittencal'S Best Deep 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.

Kittencal'S Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

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