Ingredients (With Measurements)

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup heavy cream

  How to Make This Chocolate Layer Cake

  1. Prepare Your Pans
• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
   
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
  In a large bowl, whisk together:
  • Flour
  • Cocoa powder
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  3. Add Wet Ingredients Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
  4. Add Hot Coffee Pour in hot coffee and mix gently. Batter will be thin  this is what makes the cake moist.
  5. Bake
• Divide batter between pans.
• Bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool completely before frosting.
  Make the Chocolate Frosting
• Beat softened butter until creamy.
• Add powdered sugar + cocoa in batches.
• Add salt and vanilla.
• Splash in heavy cream until frosting becomes smooth, fluffy, and spreadable.

  Assemble the Cake

  1. Level cake tops if needed.
  2. Spread frosting over the first layer.
  3. Place second layer on top.
  4. Frost the top and sides smoothly.

• Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
• Don’t skip the coffee  it enhances chocolate flavor.
• Don’t overbake or cake may dry out.
• Let layers cool fully before frosting.
• Chill the cake 20 minutes after frosting for perfect slicing.

Variations

• Add chocolate chips to the batter.
• Fill the center with ganache, Nutella, or chocolate mousse.
• Top with berries for a fresher flavor.
• Make it triple-layer by dividing batter into 3 pans.

• Room temperature: 1 day
• Refrigerator: 4–5 days (covered)
• Freezer: Up to 3 months (wrapped tightly)                                               Nutrition Info: Calories:350  Carbs: 46g Fat: 17g    (Average based on chocolate cake + frosting)                                                                                                                       

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