Description
Decadent Double Chocolate Layer Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! With two moist layers of rich dark chocolate cake enveloped in silky ganache, this cake promises an unforgettable experience for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday or just a sweet craving, each bite delivers blissful chocolate indulgence that will leave everyone wanting more. Get ready to bake this showstopper and impress your guests with its stunning presentation and delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour it over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg