3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake

12 ingredients
10 steps

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

Directions

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

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