Description
This rich and decadent chocolate layer cake is perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate (melted)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans or line with parchment.
- Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and melted chocolate.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet batter, alternating with sour cream and water, until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely. Once cooled, carefully slice each cake horizontally to create 4 thin layers total.
- Chill a mixing bowl for 15 minutes, then whip cream until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, and continue whipping until light and fluffy.
- Spread whipped cream between each cake layer and stack. Frost the top and sides if desired.
Notes
- This cake can be served with additional whipped cream or chocolate ganache for added richness.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg