Salted Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to cake whenever I want something that feels fancy but doesn't require hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this salted chocolate layer cake is that you can have it baked and ready in under an hour, which makes it perfect for last minute gatherings or when a chocolate craving strikes. The dark chocolate chips provide a rich dose of antioxidants while keeping things naturally decadent, and that finishing touch of flaky sea salt creates a sophisticated contrast that takes an already delicious cake to another level entirely. Trust me, this one is so simple yet so impressive.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 4large eggs
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 10 gsalt
- 10 mlvanilla extract
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 20 gflaky sea salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Prepare 2 (8cm) round cake pans.
Tip: Grease pans with butter or cooking spray.
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Beat until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
Tip: Start and end with dry ingredients.
- 5
Melt dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments.
Tip: Stir between each interval until smooth.
- 6
Add melted chocolate to batter and stir until combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid developing the gluten.
- 7
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
Tip: Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Tip: Let cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 9
Allow cake to cool completely before assembling and decorating.
Tip: Once cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and dark chocolate shavings.
- 10
Assemble cake by spreading chocolate ganache between layers and topping with whipped cream.
Tip: Optional: garnish with additional chocolate shavings or edible flowers.
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