Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

April 21, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

For the cake:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

For the frosting:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

For the cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, mix together oil, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of cakes comes out clean.
Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

For the frosting:

In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and mix well.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in cocoa powder.
Spread frosting in between layers and over top and sides of cooled cake.

Nutrition

This Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately 476 calories, 30 grams fat, 58 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.

Tips and Tricks

If you're looking for a less-sweet frosting, feel free to adjust the amount of sugar in the frosting to suit your taste. You can also use your favorite type of chocolate for the frosting, such as semi-sweet or dark chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

This Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious dessert for any occasion. Serve it with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder or a drizzle of chocolate syrup. You could also top it with fresh berries or chopped nuts.

Storage

This cake should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and then place in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw the cake in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Variations

For a lighter frosting, you can use a whipped cream cheese frosting instead of the cream cheese frosting in this recipe. You can also add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles to the cake batter for an extra flavor and texture.

Substitutions

If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can substitute plain yogurt or sour cream in the cake batter. For a vegan version of this cake, use a vegan butter and a vegan cream cheese in the frosting.