Dark chocolate cake: here's the dessert of your dreams!

published on 26 September, 2019 at 11:29

A tender, moist homemade chocolate cake with the best smooth, rich, dark chocolate frosting.

INGREDIENTS

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

1/2 cup vegetable oil

For cream cheese frosting:

1 1/2 cups butter softened

8 oz cream cheese softened

1 1/2 cups cocoa powder

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

7-8 cups powdered sugar

about 1/4 cup milk as needed

METHOD

In a bowl mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixer.
Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, and oil.
Divide batter among the three pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes at 180 ‘ C ( 356 ‘ F )
In another bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese.
Add in cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
Beat in powdered sugar, and add milk.
Smear the cake with frosting.

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