Description
Indulge in the most amazing chocolate cake you’ve ever tasted with this easy-to-follow recipe. Moist layers of chocolate cake paired with a creamy cream cheese buttercream frosting make this a decadent dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (or brewed coffee)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 7 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Chocolate Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly grease three 9-inch cake rounds or dust with flour or cocoa powder. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool cakes on wire racks.
- Frosting
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Beat in powdered sugar gradually. Adjust consistency with milk if needed. Use the frosting to assemble the cake.
Notes
- You can substitute brewed coffee for the warm water in the cake for a richer flavor.
- The frosting can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a different twist, try adding a layer of fruit preserves between the cake layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of cake
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 56g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
