Easy Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This chocolate layer cake is my go to dessert whenever I want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, you'll have a stunning cake that tastes like you spent all day baking. The cocoa powder isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that make this indulgence a little bit better for you. What I love most is how budget friendly it is, using simple pantry staples you probably already have at home. Trust me, this cake will become a favorite at your house too.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 2all-purpose flour
- 237 mlcocoa powder
- 2 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspsalt
- 237 mlunsalted butter
- 1 3/4granulated sugar(diced)
- 4eggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 237 mlwhole milk
- 237 mlboiling water
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease 2 20 cm (8 inch) cake pans.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour.
- 6
Stir in the boiling water and divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Frost and decorate the cooled cakes as desired.
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