Here's a recipe for a classic chocolate layer cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups granulated sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup hot water


For the Chocolate Frosting:

1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

5 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup milk or cream

2 tsp vanilla extract

A pinch of salt


Instructions:

For the Cake:

Preheat your broiler to 350°F (175°C) and oil and flour three 9-inch round cake dish.

In an enormous blending bowl, filter together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking pop, and salt until very much consolidated.

In a different blending bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, liquefied spread, eggs, and vanilla concentrate until very much joined.

Step by step add the wet fixings to the dry fixings, blending until recently consolidated. Don't overmix.

Gradually add the high temp water to the hitter, blending until the player is smooth. The player will be slender, yet at the same that is totally fine.

Partition the hitter similarly between the pre-arranged cake skillet and smooth the tops with a spatula.

Heat the cakes in the preheated stove for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick embedded into the focal point of the cakes confesses all.

Eliminate the cakes from the broiler and let them cool in the prospects minutes, then eliminate them from the container and move them to a wire rack to totally cool.


For the Chocolate Frosting:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
  2. Add the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bowl with the sifted cocoa powder.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients on low speed until the powdered sugar is incorporated, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  4. Once the cakes are completely cooled, you can frost the top of one cake layer, place another cake layer on top, and frost the top of the second layer. Repeat with the third cake layer.
  5. You can also frost the sides of the cake, using a spatula or a cake scraper to create a smooth finish.
  6. Decorate the cake with any additional decorations or toppings of your choice, such as chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.
  7. Slice and serve the classic chocolate layer cake, and enjoy!

This classic chocolate layer cake is a timeless favorite, perfect for celebrations or special occasions. The rich, moist cake layers paired with the creamy and chocolatey frosting make for a decadent and indulgent dessert that is sure to impress. Enjoy!