Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Fourteen Layer Chocolate Cake. Each layer is a tender, moist cake infused with rich chocolate flavor, all brought together with a smooth, velvety chocolate frosting that perfectly complements the cake’s deep, luscious taste. This towering dessert is not just a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of textures and flavors that melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for special occasions or when you simply want to impress, this cake is sure to be the centerpiece of any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 14 8-inch round cake pans. If you don’t have 14 pans, bake in batches.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Layers:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans (about ¾ cup per pan).
- Bake each layer for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the layers to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more cream if necessary.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of frosting on top.
- Repeat with the remaining layers, stacking them as you go.
- Once all layers are stacked, frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Chill and Serve:
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to set the frosting.
- Slice and enjoy this show-stopping, multi-layered chocolate masterpiece!
