Chocolate Layer Cake

This recipe for a chocolate layer cake is so easy. It produces two chocolaty layers that can be frosted and filled with any type of frosting you desire.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup water
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.25 cup cocoa powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

Stir flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Combine water, oil, butter, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over the dry ingredients and stir just until smooth.

Step 4

Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla together in a small bowl. Add to the batter and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared cake pans.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cake cool completely before icing with your favorite icing!