Two-Layer Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cocoa Buttercream Frosting

The origins of chocolate cake can be traced back to the 18th century, and it has since become one of the most popular cake flavors worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Two-Layer Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cocoa Buttercream Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Butter
• 3 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the whipped cocoa buttercream frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until well combined.
9. Add heavy cream to the frosting and beat until light and fluffy.
10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of whipped cocoa buttercream frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
11. Decorate the cake as desired.
12. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
13. Slice and serve the delicious two-layer chocolate cake with whipped cocoa buttercream frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 45g

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.