Double Chocolate Layer Cake

Name: Double Chocolate Layer Cake
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Butter, for greasing the pan; 1.75 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 cups sugar; 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 large egg yolk; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 2 teaspoons hot water

Instructions

Cook:1h 30min

Buttermilk keeps this double chocolate cake from Ina Garten moist and light, and the bit of coffee in the cake and frosting keeps the sweetness in check.

Updated at: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:18:39 GMT