You’re picturing two slices of layered chocolate cake — rich, moist, and totally indulgent. Here’s a classic recipe to help you recreate that perfect slice (or two!) of chocolate heaven. 🍫🍰

🍫 Classic Layered Chocolate Cake

🕒 Prep: 30 min | Bake: 30–35 min | Assemble: 15 min

🍽️ Makes: 2–3 layer cake (10–12 slices)

🍰 Cake Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee (or hot water — enhances chocolate flavor)

🍫 Chocolate Frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼–½ cup milk or heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

🧁 Instructions

1. Bake the Cake Layers

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Stir in the hot coffee last — the batter will be thin (this is good!).
Divide between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely on a wire rack.

2. Make the Frosting

Beat butter until creamy.
Add cocoa powder and mix well.
Gradually beat in powdered sugar, adding milk a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Add vanilla and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.

3. Assemble the Cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top.
Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.
Decorate with chocolate shavings, ganache drizzle, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

🎂 Serving Suggestion

Cut into generous slices — two, of course — and enjoy with:

A glass of cold milk
A scoop of vanilla ice cream
Or just a fork and a quiet moment 😌

Would you like a gluten-free, vegan, or layered mousse cake version next?

two slices of a layered chocolate cake