Description

This Droolsome Wish Chocolate Cake is the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream! Moist, rich, and infused with a hint of coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor, it’s layered with a decadent cocoa buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just making a wish come true. Keywords: chocolate layer cake, easy chocolate cake, birthday cake recipe, rich chocolate cake, cocoa frosting cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot brewed coffee (enhances the chocolate flavor)

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For Decoration:

Chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or cocoa powder dusting
Optional: whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or chopped nuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
Stir in hot coffee slowly—the batter will be thin, which is perfect.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

Divide batter evenly between pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Frosting

Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa, alternating with cream.
Stir in vanilla and salt; beat until fluffy and spreadable.

Step 4: Assemble & Decorate

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting over the top.
Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or your choice of toppings.

Final Touch:
Make a wish, slice, and serve to smiles all around!

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture and consistency.
Hot coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor—don’t skip it!
Store cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days.