3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon unstant instant coffee granules (for a more intense flavor use 1 teaspoon)
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Set oven to second-lowest rack.
  3. Grease three 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  4. In a heat proof medium mixing bowl mix together the boiling water with cocoa powder and coffee granules until completely combined; allow to cool for about 20 minutes or until room temperature.
  5. In another bowl sift the flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  6. In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Add in eggs and beat for about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Add in the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture until combined.
  9. Divide the mixture evenly beweeen the cake pans.
  10. Bake for about 25-35 minutes or until cakes test done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

833 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.2g 18% DV
Total Fat 33.2g 43% DV
Carbs 114.8g 42% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 52.9g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19282.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 884.3mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 1592.3mg 100% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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