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Easy Chocolate Layer Cake

Do NOT let this cake intimidate you. It is easy to make, I promise! It’s the only chocolate cake recipe you’ll ever want or need.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320.44kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two round 8- or 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla to bowl and mix until creamy. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centers come out clean. Let cool.
  • Using a long, serrated knife, cut the rounded part of ONLY ONE of the cakes off, making the top side flat. Place in the center of a serving plate and cover top and sides with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Top with the remaining cake and cover totally with frosting. Cut into slices and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 320.44kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.77g | Protein: 4.89g | Fat: 10.76g | Saturated Fat: 1.08g | Cholesterol: 31.82mg | Sodium: 365.45mg | Fiber: 1.56g | Sugar: 32.5g
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