Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake
This rich and indulgent chocolate layer cake is perfect for any celebration. Topped with ganache, frosting, and candies, it's a chocolate lover's dream come true!
Equipment
- Cake pans
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chocolate candies
- 1/4 cup chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two cake pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- Stir in boiling water, then pour batter into pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, then cool completely.
- Layer cakes with chocolate frosting and whipped cream.
- Pour chocolate ganache over the top and let it drip.
- Decorate with chocolate chips and candies.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For an extra indulgent version, try using dark chocolate ganache and double the frosting between the layers.
