Death by Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this decadent Death by Chocolate Cake. Moist chocolate cake layers, rich chocolate frosting, and chocolate shavings make it a chocolate lover's dream.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 1.5 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Hot coffee
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 3 cups Powdered sugar Sifted
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add hot coffee and mix until just combined. Batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, beating until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with frosting. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings, if desired.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, try adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the cake batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.