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Chocolate Layer Cake With Whipped Cream Frosting A Decadent Delight

Chocolate Layer Cake With Whipped Cream Frosting A Decadent Delight

This Chocolate Layer Cake With Whipped Cream Frosting A Decadent Delight delivers everything you crave in a dessert. The cake boasts an incredibly moist crumb that melts on your tongue, while the whipped cream frosting provides a light, airy contrast to the rich chocolate layers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until no lumps remain.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is thin.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Prepare frosting by pouring cold heavy cream into a chilled bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread whipped cream frosting on top, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.

Notes

Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup. Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation. Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Level cake layers before stacking. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.