Chocolate Velvet Cake with Mousse & Ganache Layers
Velvet Fudge Chocolate Cake is a rich, ultra-moist layer cake with a deep chocolate crumb and silky fudge frosting. Perfect for celebrations or when you just need a true chocolate fix.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 servings
Ingredients
Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup Dutch cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1¾ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
½ cup neutral oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee or water
Fudge Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter
6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
¾ cup cocoa powder
2½ cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼–½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
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Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry. Stir in hot coffee. Batter will be thin.
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Divide into pans. Bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
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For frosting, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in cocoa and vanilla.
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Whisk in powdered sugar and cream until glossy and spreadable.
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Frost cake and serve.
Notes
Use room-temp ingredients. Chill layers before frosting for easier handling. Store leftovers covered.