Hot Cocoa Layer Cake
Hot Cocoa Layer Cake is a luscious dessert that captures the cozy essence of your favorite winter beverage in a stunning layered form. Featuring rich chocolate cake layers and fluffy cocoa frosting, this cake is perfect for festive gatherings or a comforting treat on a chilly day. Each slice promises to envelop you in warmth and delight, making it an instant favorite among friends and family!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy; gradually add cocoa powder and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Stack cooled layers with frosting in between and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg