Decadent Chocolate Overload Cake

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup milk (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
• 1 cup chocolate shavings

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
2. 2.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3.Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. 4.Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
5. 5.Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
6. 6.In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Beat in heavy cream until light and fluffy.
7. 7.Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with frosting. Top with second cake layer and spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle chocolate shavings over top of cake.
8. 8.Slice and serve!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor best results, use room temperature ingredients.
• chevron_rightTo make chocolate shavings, use a vegetable peeler to shave a block of chocolate.