Description
Decadent Double Chocolate Layer Cake is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. This rich, fudgy cake features luxurious layers of dark chocolate ganache that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Perfect for celebrations or a well-deserved treat, this recipe combines high-quality ingredients to create an unforgettable dessert experience. Whether sharing with loved ones or keeping it all to yourself, this cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped dark chocolate chips; let sit for 5 minutes before stirring smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg