Six Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe
dark chocolate cake, rich chocolate filling and creamy fudge frosting
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Chocolate Filling
Fudge Frosting
Method
Cake Layers
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour six 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Layers
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Chocolate Filling
- 6
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- 7
Whip the Filling
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then beat in the powdered sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
Fudge Frosting
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and unsalted butter until smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Cream
Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assembly
- 10
Layer the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate filling on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers, stacking them and filling in between.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once all layers are stacked, spread the fudge frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Smooth out the frosting with a spatula.
- 12
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting. Slice and serve.
