Old-Fashioned Deep Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Deep Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted; 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 5 1/2 ounces chocolate; 4 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 7 tablespoons sour cream

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
5 1/2 ounces chocolate
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 tablespoons sour cream

1
Cool.
2
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350F (180C).
3
Butter three 9-inch diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides.
4
Line pan bottoms with parchment or waxed paper.
5
Butter paper.
6
Dust pans with flour; tap out excess.
7
For cake: Insert Steel Knife.
8
Place flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in work bowl.
9
Process to inchsift, inch about 5 seconds.
10
Transfer contents of work bowl to large sheet of waxed paper.
11
Place eggs, then sugar into work bowl.
12
Process until mixture is thick, about 1 minute.
13
Add butter and vanilla.
14
Process until mixture is fluffy, stopping to scrape down sides of work bowl, about 1 minute.
15
Mix dry ingredients into egg mixture alternately with buttermilk in about 3 additions each, pulsing just to combine each addition.
16
Divide batter evenly among prepared pans (about 1% cups in each).
17
Bake until tester inserted in center of cakes comes out clean, about 24 minutes.
18
Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes.
19
Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cakes.
20
Turn out onto rack.
21
Peel off paper.
22
Cool.

2150

kcal

Calories

Fat

378

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted, 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Deep 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.

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Old-Fashioned Deep Chocolate Layer Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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