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Two Layer Chocolate Cake

This two layer chocolate cake recipe is dense, rich, and perfectly fudgy. My mom gave me a binder full of family recipes passed down from generations. It's such a treasure having all these recipes that the women before me made. Getting to make them in my own kitchen with my own children is honestly something I cherish. I wanted to share some of these recipes with you so you can make them too. I hope they bring joy and memories to you and your kitchen. Enjoy friends!
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, chocolate cake, dessert, easy dessert, kid friendly

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cups dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (It sounds weird but I promise it makes it SO good & you don’t taste it!)
  • 1⅓ cup whole milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 8 tbsp softened butter
  • ⅓ cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3½ cups powdered sugar
  • ⅔ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl add in all the wet ingredients for the cake. Mix until incorporated.
  • In a separate medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet & mix together with a whisk until incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into 2 greased & lined 8in cake pans. (You can use 9in too you’ll just cook for less time).
  • Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the center comes out clean with a toothpick.
  • Remove from the cake pans and cool on a wire baking rack.
  • While the cake is cooling, go ahead and make the icing. To make the icing, in a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream the butter.
  • Next, add in the cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla. Mix. Add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix until incorporated. If you want the icing a little thinner, add an additional tbsp of milk until you reach the consistency you like.
  • Once the cakes are cooled, put your first layer of cake down and add icing to the middle. Then top with the second layer of cake.
  • Add icing to the top of the cake and around the sides. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For Storing: Store leftovers in airtight container on the counter for a day or in the fridge if storing longer.