Chocolate Layer Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting

Did you know that chocolate cake was first invented in the 18th century in the United States? It has since become one of the most popular cake flavors worldwide!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Chocolate Layer Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ³⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Hot water
• 8 ounces Milk chocolate
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined. Stir in the hot water.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate and heavy cream together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
9. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
10. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Layer Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.