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Best Chocolate Layer Cake

A basic old-fashioned chocolate cake. You will be pleased after making this decadent, rich, and moist chocolate layer cake. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate layer cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 293 kcal
Author Taylor Harrison

Ingredients

  • ½ cup margarine or butter softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup soured milk*
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups flour all-purpose
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • ½ cup water boiling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Grease two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans and cut parchment paper to fit bottoms.

  2. Cream margarine and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time along with the vanilla.

  3. Mix together the soured milk and baking soda and add alternatively with the flour.

  4. Mix together the cocoa and boiling water. Add to batter and  blend until just mixed. 

  5. Bake in layer pans at 325 F for 25-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let cool for at least 20 minutes in pan before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired or with my Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.

Recipe Notes

This recipe can also be used to make a 9x13" cake or cupcakes. For cupcakes reduce the baking time to 14-19 minutes.

* To make soured milk add 1 tablespoon of either lemon juice or white vinegar to a liquid measure cup. Add enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.