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Dream Chocolate Cake – Moist Homemade Layers with Ganache

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An ultra-moist chocolate cake made with cocoa, buttermilk, and oil—easy to make, rich in flavor, and perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • 1½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans.

  • Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

  • Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

  • Slowly add hot coffee and mix on low until fully combined. Batter will be thin.

  • Pour into pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

  • Cool in pans 10–15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  • Frost as desired and serve

Notes

  • For cupcakes, bake 18–20 minutes at 350°F.

  • Wrap cooled layers and freeze up to 2 months.

  • Pairs well with chocolate or cream cheese frosting.

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