Stacked Chocolate Cake Recipe
Make Stacked Chocolate Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Chocolate Frosting
Decoration
Method
Cake Layers
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool Layers
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Chocolate Frosting
- 7
Beat Butter
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.
- 8
Add Cocoa Powder
Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
- 9
- 10
Add Vanilla
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Assembly
- 11
Layer the Cake
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- 12
Repeat Layers
Add the second cake layer and repeat the frosting process. Finally, place the third layer on top.
- 13
Frost the Outside
Use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 14
Decorate
Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings and fresh berries for decoration.