Three-Layer Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the cake batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until well combined. The batter will be thin, but that’s fine.
3. Bake the cake:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the frosting:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
Add vanilla extract and milk, adjusting the milk until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
5. Assemble the cake:
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
Add the second layer and repeat with frosting.
Place the final cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
6. Serve and enjoy your decadent Three-Layer Chocolate Cake!
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