Best Double Chocolate Cake Recipe

March 01, 2023 Post a Comment

Double the Chocolate Cake Recipe A Nerd Cooks from anerdcooks.com

Description

This double chocolate cake recipe is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist, fluffy, and chocolatey. It has a rich chocolate taste with a creamy chocolate frosting. The cake is easy to make and the frosting is even easier. This recipe is a classic for a reason, it never disappoints!

The cake has two layers of chocolate cake and a creamy chocolate frosting that is out of this world. The cake is also decorated with chocolate chips and sprinkles, making it a beautiful dessert. This recipe is great for celebrations or just as a treat for yourself.

Ingredients

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the frosting:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the decoration:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a medium-sized bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.

5. Add the buttermilk and vanilla.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

7. Fold in the chocolate chips.

8. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans.

9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.

11. To make the frosting, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

12. Beat in the cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla.

13. Spread the frosting on the top of one cake layer. Place the other cake layer on top.

14. Frost the top and sides of the cake.

15. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and sprinkles on the top of the cake.

16. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The cake can also be frozen for up to 3 months. If freezing, wrap the cake in plastic wrap and then foil before freezing. To thaw, place the cake in the refrigerator overnight.