The Yankee Contender Old Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake

Indulge in timeless decadence with The Yankee Contender Old Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake, a rich, moist dessert that’s a true celebration of classic American baking. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar, this cake strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence. Its secret to ultimate tenderness? A splash of boiling water that creates an irresistibly moist crumb. Layered with a creamy chocolate buttercream frosting that melts in your mouth, this cake is an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Easy to make yet utterly decadent, it’s destined to be a go-to recipe for chocolate lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup whole milk (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will become thin, but this is normal and ensures a moist cake.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

To make the frosting, beat the unsalted butter in a medium bowl until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until smooth.

Step 9

Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with small amounts of milk, beating constantly until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.

Step 10

Mix in the vanilla extract to finish the frosting.

Step 11

Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting over the top.

Step 12

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.

Step 13

Decorate as desired, slice, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2182.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7012.9

Total Fat 310.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 788.8mg	0%
Sodium 862.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1138.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 118.4g	0%
Total Sugars 768.5g
Protein 106.3g	0%

Vitamin D 276.9IU	0%
Calcium 787.0mg	0%
Iron 53.7mg	0%
Potassium 5335.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 58.6%