Double Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

A decadent, dark chocolate cake layered between clouds of rich, fluffy chocolate buttercream. A chocolate lover’s dream! This double dark chocolate layer cake is sure to become a family favorite for every occassion!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner which means we are T-H-I-S close to a month-long celebration of all things chocolate. {Insert cartwheel} I for one could not be more excited. And if you are a chocolate connoisseur you’ll be happy to know that during the month of February, every recipe I post here on the blog will involve my all-time favorite food group – chocolate!! I say lets kick off this chocolate lover’s party a little early with a rich and decadent Double Dark Chocolate Layer Cake, shall we??

Now before you go thinking that this is just another run of the mill chocolate cake, hear me out. This Double Dark Chocolate Layer Cake is soooo loaded with rich, chocolatey goodness it should come with a warning label. It’s seriously dangerous. This three layer chocolate lover’s dream is uber decadent, moist as heck {thanks to a generous dose of buttermilk} and it’s embarrasingly easy to make. All big selling points in my book. This cake is perfect for celebrating the most special of occasions but equally suitable for squashing any crazy chocolate craving that might strike any day of the week.

This Double Dark Chocolate Layer Cake is so ridiculously good you might actually forget that any other chocolate desserts even exist. And trust me when I say you’ll be looking for any excuse to make this cake. I say any day ending in a “y” is a reason good enough. This cake has so many things going for it but it still has that homemade, like-grandma-used-to-make feel. Just a simple, classic, three layer stack of chocolate heaven. No fancy decorating skills required. Good thing because I’d rather spend time licking the bowl than decorating the cake. You with me??

A few important notes about this cake before you run off to preheat that oven. First, don’t cut corners on ingredients. I use Dutch process unsweetened cocoa in the cake batter for that deep, dark chocolate flavor. The extra trip to the store is well worth it…pass on the regular unsweetened cocoa. Buttermilk is another key ingredient in this cake as it makes for a moist crumb which is always a good thing in a layer cake. No one likes a dry cake. This recipe, just like my Espresso Chocolate Sheet Cake, also calls for a bit of freshly brewed espresso to kick up the flavor. If you are like me and aren’t an actual coffee drinker, don’t despair. You won’t notice the espresso flavor at all. You’ll just taste pure chocolate decadence with every bite. And can we take a minute to talk about this frosting? So fluffy and chocolatey it’s almost too good to be true. I’ll let you see for yourself.

I hope you’ll give this recipe a go for Valentine’s Day or any day when you have a hankering for a slice of pure chocolate decadence. This Double Dark Chocolate Layer Cake does not disappoint and I think you’ll find that it quickly becomes a family favorite. I can’t wait to share more delectable chocoholic recipes with you all February long so be sure to follow along here on the blog and on Instagram. If you make any of my recipes, be sure to tag @brownedbutterblondie so I can see what you are baking up in your kitchen. Nothing makes me happier than to know you all are loving the recipes I work hard to create. And be sure to follow me on Pinterest get all the latest recipe details. See you back here next week chocolate lovers!