Simple Cocoa Layer Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich and moist cocoa layer cake with a deep chocolate flavor, perfect for celebrations or as a decadent treat. Its soft crumb and luscious chocolatey taste make it a hit with chocolate lovers of all ages, suitable for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Add egg yolks and beat well.
  4. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool before frosting and assembling.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

750 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 35.6g 46% DV
Carbs 86.2g 31% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 15.1g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19339.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 958.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1677.5mg 100% DV
Iron 9.8mg 54% DV

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

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