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Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake

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This Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream! With rich, moist chocolate cake layers, creamy frosting, whipped cream, and luscious ganache, this cake is perfect for any celebration or special occasion. Easy to customize and absolutely indulgent, this cake is guaranteed to impress everyone with its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

For the Frosting and Decorations:

1 cup chocolate frosting

1 cup whipped cream

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup chocolate candies

1/4 cup chocolate ganache

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Add the Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and combined.

Stir in the Boiling Water: Gradually add boiling water to the batter, mixing well (the batter will be thin, making the cake moist).

Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frost and Layer the Cake: Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate frosting, followed by whipped cream.

Add the Ganache and Decorations: Place the second cake layer on top and pour ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Decorate with chocolate chips and candies.

Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for 1 hour to allow the frosting and ganache to set. Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.

Notes

Customizations: Add sliced fruit (strawberries or raspberries) between the layers for freshness.

Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour blend as a substitute for all-purpose flour.

Vegan Option: Substitute eggs and milk with plant-based alternatives like almond milk and flaxseed eggs.

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