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Hot Chocolate Layer Cake

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Indulge in the irresistible delight of Hot Chocolate Layer Cake, a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with velvety hot chocolate frosting. Perfect for cozy gatherings or just satisfying your sweet tooth, each slice offers a warm embrace of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a treat at home, this cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternately with heavy cream; mix until smooth.
  7. Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and covering the entire cake with more frosting.

Nutrition

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or peppermint extract to the cake batter or frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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