3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

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3-Layer Dark Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
378
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp unstant instant coffee granules (for a more intense flavor use 1 teaspoon)
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 large eggs

Directions:

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Set oven to second-lowest rack.
  3. Grease three 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  4. In a heat proof medium mixing bowl mix together the boiling water with cocoa powder and coffee granules until completely combined; allow to cool for about 20 minutes or until room temperature.
  5. In another bowl sift the flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  6. In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Add in eggs and beat for about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Add in the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture until combined.
  9. Divide the mixture evenly beweeen the cake pans.
  10. Bake for about 25-35 minutes or until cakes test done.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 377.51 Kcal (1581 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.28g 28%
Cholesterol 102.67mg 34%
Sodium 337.2mg 14%
Potassium 196mg 4%
Total Carbs 50.77g 17%
Sugars 24.28g 97%
Dietary Fiber 3.23g 13%
Protein 6.65g 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 44.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 274.75 Kcal (1150 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.3g 28%
Cholesterol 74.72mg 34%
Sodium 245.41mg 14%
Potassium 142.65mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.95g 17%
Sugars 17.67g 97%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 13%
Protein 4.84g 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 9%
Calcium 32.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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