A three-tiered chocolate wedding cake with white buttercream and dark chocolate shavings, being assembled on a white marble countertop, surrounded by pastry tools and adorned with fresh white and blush flowers, captured in hyperrealistic detail with soft natural lighting.

Decadent Chocolate Wedding Cake with White Buttercream

Decadent Chocolate Wedding Cake with White Buttercream

Key Info:

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

Servings: 14

Difficulty: Moderate

Dietary Tags: Contains gluten, dairy, eggs

Equipment Needed:
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • Stand mixer
  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Cooling racks
  • Offset spatula
  • Cake boards

Pro Tip: Want a wedding cake that’ll make guests swoon? This chocolate masterpiece is your ticket to dessert fame.

Ingredients:

Cake Dry Ingredients:

  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 600g granulated sugar
  • 180g Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 14g baking soda
  • 3g baking powder
  • 9g fine salt

Cake Wet Ingredients:

  • 340g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 300g eggs (about 6 large)
  • 240ml buttermilk
  • 120ml vegetable oil
  • 30ml vanilla extract
  • 240ml hot water

White Buttercream:

  • 4½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1½ cups salted butter
  • 1½ tsp clear vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Close-up of hands blending wet and dry ingredients for a chocolate cake in a professional kitchen, with rich chocolate batter in a stainless steel bowl and natural light illuminating the scene.

Game-Changing Method:
  1. Prep Like a Pro
    • Bring all ingredients to room temperature
    • Preheat oven to 350°F
    • Prep cake pans with butter and flour
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    • Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
    • Whisk until perfectly integrated
  3. Wet Ingredient Magic
    • In separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, hot water, oil, eggs, and vanilla
    • Pro Hack: Add a shot of espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor
  4. Combine with Precision
    • Slowly mix wet ingredients into dry
    • Critical Move: Mix on low speed to prevent tough cake
    • Batter should be smooth and glossy
  5. Baking Perfection
    • Divide batter evenly between pans
    • Bake 30-35 minutes
    • Doneness Test: Toothpick comes out clean
    • Cool completely (1-2 hours)
  6. Frosting Finesse
    • Beat butter until creamy
    • Gradually add powdered sugar
    • Incorporate vanilla and cream
    • Whip until cloud-like and smooth
  7. Assembly Artistry
    • Level cake layers
    • Apply thin crumb coat
    • Chill for 20-30 minutes
    • Final frosting layer
    • Decorate with chocolate shavings

Overhead view of a three-tiered chocolate wedding cake being assembled on a marble countertop, with white buttercream applied smoothly and chocolate shavings cascading down one side, illuminated by warm studio lighting.

Crucial Tips:
  • Room temperature ingredients = better texture
  • Don’t overmix batter
  • Chill between frosting layers
  • Use offset spatula for smooth finish
Storage Wisdom:
  • Refrigerate up to 4 days
  • Bring to room temperature before serving
  • Can be frozen for up to 2 months
Epic Variations:
  • Add coffee for intense chocolate
  • Mix vanilla and chocolate tiers
  • Try chocolate buttercream
  • Add fruit fillings between layers
Common Mistakes to Dodge:
  • Opening oven too early
  • Frosting warm cake
  • Overmixing batter
  • Uneven layer distribution
Wedding Day Hack:

Make components ahead and assemble day-of for maximum freshness!

Flavor Profile:

Rich, decadent chocolate with silky smooth vanilla buttercream – a match made in dessert heaven.

Bon appétit, cake champions! 🍫👰🎂

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