Ina Garten’s famous chocolate layer cake is the only chocolate cake recipe you need. Beatty’s Chocolate Cake shared by the Barefoot Contessa is the absolute best chocolate cake and the cake we make for birthdays. This post contains affiliate links. 

A 2-layer chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream sits on a wooden table with candles that have just been blown out. Ina Garten's famous cake is garnished with berries.

Everyone should have a go-to birthday cake recipe! Ina Garten’s chocolate layer cake, also known as Beatty’s Chocolate Cake, is ours. In celebration of her new memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, we are sharing everything you need to know about this chocolate layer cake. 

Ina mentions her chocolate cake early on in her memoir because it’s that special. Originally from her cookbook Barefoot Contessa at Home, which we’ve had since it came out in 2006, we have made this many times for special occasions. In the book, it’s called Beatty’s Chocolate Cake. This cake recipe is also perfect for cupcakes. 

This popular Barefoot Contessa recipe makes a rich, moist, and delicious chocolate layer cake with a hint of coffee flavor. Be sure to save this chocolate cake recipe for your next special occasion.