15 Layer Chocolate Cake: Indulgent Recipe for Home Bakers
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this 15 layer chocolate cake, perfect for home bakers looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together.
- Add the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the layers cool completely before frosting.
- Stack the layers with frosting between each one.
- Cover the entire cake with frosting and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent sliding.
- For extra richness, add a layer of ganache between some cake layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg