Double Dark Chocolate Cake

This dark, moist, and delicious double layer cake is just the right amount of sweetness! **Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction's recipe for Triple Chocolate Cake.



Course 

Dessert

Cook Time

23-27 minutes

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Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Cake

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee

Dark Chocolate Frosting

• 1 and 1/4 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
• 3 and 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1/2 tsp salt

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 Instructions

1. Preheat the over to 350 degrees. Spray two 8 inch pans with nonstick spray, then place parchment paper on the bottom on your pan.
2. Make your cake- start by sifting the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
3. Using your stand mixer, blend the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Slowing add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
4. Add the hot coffee. The batter will be pretty thin.
5. Pour the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Let the cakes cool in the pan about 5 minutes, then flip onto a cooling rack to finish cooling.
7. While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. Place your butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high speed until smooth and creamy.
8. Turn the speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Mix until the sugar and cocoa are absorbed into the butter.
9. Add the cream, vanilla bean paste, and salt and gradually turn your mixer up to high. Mix on high for about a 1 minutes.
10. Assemble your cake by leveling your two cakes first. Place one of the cakes down on a cake board.
11. Using an off-set spatula, cover the top of the cake with a thick layer of frosting. Place the other cake on top. Spread the frosting evenly on the tops and sides of the cake.
12. Decorate your cake with colored frosting, chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, or anything else you wish to use!

Enjoy!


Courtesy Pink Polka Dot Bake Shop