Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake with moist layers and creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations or as a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings or curls for decoration
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Gradually add the hot water to the batter, mixing on low speed until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls and fresh berries if desired.
- Slice and enjoy this Creamy Luxurious Chocolate Cake!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Don’t skip the buttermilk; it adds moisture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, creamy frosting, baking