2 layer chocolate cake. The buttermilk keeps the cake moist and light, and the bit of coffee in the cake and frosting keeps the sweetness in check. Well, chocolate is used three times: chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, chocolate. (Since this post "Two-Layer Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cocoa Buttercream" was written, I have updated my recipe plugin. I no longer use Yummly, but I'd love to hear what you think of the recipe card below!) Excuse my twirly frosting.

Preferably extra rich and chocolatey, with a thick layer of frosting. So on my birthday, I decided to treat myself to a little a lot of chocolate cake with buttercream Completely unrelated to double chocolate cake (or maybe not, considering all those calories), I ran a half marathon this weekend! Layered with a creamy fudge frosting, this easy-to-make cake is moist with a deep chocolate flavor. You can have 2 layer chocolate cake using 11 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of 2 layer chocolate cake

Prepare 1 3/4 c of flour.
Prepare 2 c of sugar.
It's 3/4 c of cocoa powder.
You need 2 t of baking soda.
Prepare 1 t of baking powder.
Prepare 1 t of salt.
It's 2 of eggs.
Prepare 8 oz of strong coffee.
It's 1 c of buttermilk.
Prepare 1/2 c of oil or butter.
It's 2 t of vanilla extract.

My favorite choice for a classic celebration cake! I decided to go with a classic chocolate frosting that reminds me of a nostalgic celebration cake. Heat chocolate, coffee, and ⅔ cup cocoa powder in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium saucepan of barely simmering water (water Place a cake layer on a platter. This is the most decadent chocolate cake I've ever tried!

2 layer chocolate cake instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Grease and flour two 9" round spring form pans.
Combine dry ingredients and make a well in the center.
Combine wet ingredients and pour into well..
Mix until combined. Will be thinner than normal cake batter..
Split evenly into prepared pans. Bake 30 - 40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean..
Cover and cool 20 minutes in freezer..
Remove from pans, place bottom down and add 1/3 of frosting on top, then place to layer..
Use 1/3 remaining frosting to cover cake with thin layer. Let set for 30 minutes..
Use remaining frosting to cover cake again..

If you are a true chocoholic you must try this moist chocolate cake. Top with the second chocolate layer. To make the icing: Combine the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat until the cream is Stir to melt the chocolate completely, reheating very briefly if necessary. Tiramisu in the mason jars on the wooden background. Fourteen very thin layers with chocolate between each layer.