Hot Cocoa Layer Cake with Marshmallow Frosting
Hot Cocoa Layer Cake with Marshmallow Frosting is a delightful dessert that brings the cozy warmth of hot cocoa right to your table. This rich, multi-layered cake features fluffy chocolate layers infused with cocoa and topped with a dreamy marshmallow frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, each slice offers a nostalgic taste that’s sure to create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and marshmallow fluff until fluffy.
- Frost between each layer and cover the top and sides generously with frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg