Simply Perfect Chocolate Cake

This is THE BEST chocolate cake recipe out there! Easy, one-bowl recipe, moist and melt-in-your-mouth, with tons of deep chocolate flavor!

INGREDIENTS

For the chocolate cake layers

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cake flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the cocoa simple syrup (optional)

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup water

For the chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream

• 6 large egg whites
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened but still cool
• 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
• 2 1/2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

For full instructions kindly visit bakingamoment.com.

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