Jul 14 2026
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Decadent Double Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Grape Leaf
Time2h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Chocolate Ganache

Frosting

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cakes

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Ganache Preparation

  1. 7

    Heat the Cream

    In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Do not let it boil.

  2. 8

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

  3. 9

    Stir Until Smooth

    Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

Frosting Preparation

  1. 10

    Beat the Butter

    In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.

  2. 11

    Add Sugar and Cocoa

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the butter, mixing on low speed until combined.

  3. 12

    Add Milk and Vanilla

    Add the milk and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until the frosting is fluffy and well-combined.

Assembling the Cake

  1. 13

    Layer the Cakes

    Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top.

  2. 14

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top of the first and repeat the process with more ganache.

  3. 15

    Frost the Cake

    Use the prepared frosting to cover the entire cake evenly, smoothing the sides and top.

  4. 16

    Decorate

    If desired, decorate the top with chocolate shavings or additional chocolate ganache.

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