Layered Chocolate Delight Cake

A rich, moist, and irresistibly decadent chocolate cake — layered with silky frosting and pure happiness in every bite.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• ¾ cup dark cocoa powder

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup whole milk

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot water

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar

• ½ cup dark cocoa powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 4–6 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed for consistency)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix dry ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add wet ingredients:

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.

4. Add hot water:

Slowly pour in the hot water and stir until the batter is silky and thin — this gives the cake its extra moist texture.

5. Bake:

Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool completely:

Let the cakes rest in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and allow to cool on a wire rack.

7. Prepare the frosting:

Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Gradually add cream until smooth and fluffy.

8. Assemble:

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.

9. Chill & serve:

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for clean, beautiful slices.