The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
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Satisfy your chocolate cravings with the chocolate cake of your dreams. This cake is moist, fudgy, and has received thousands of rave reviews.
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The Most Amazing Chocolate 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
Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream 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
The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly grease three 9-inch cake rounds or dust with flour or cocoa powder. Alternatively, you can lightly grease the pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to combine 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, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt on low speed until combined.
- Add 4 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 1/2 cups warm water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat on a low speed until smooth, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure everything is mixed in.
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans, about 3 cups per pan. Tap the cake pans gently on the counter to allow any bubbles to rise to the top and escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350°F (176°C) oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes on wire racks for 15 minutes, then remove them from the pans and place them on the wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together 1 1/2 cups butter and 8 ounces cream cheese until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat until just combined, about 30 seconds.
- Beat in 7 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add 1/4 cup milk as necessary to make a spreadable consistency. The frosting should be very thick and will thicken even more once refrigerated.
- Use the frosting to frost and assemble the cake or transfer it to a piping bag for decorating. Once frosted, the cake should be refrigerated, but it can remain at room temperature for up to 4 hours.
Notes
- For metric measurements, click on the metric tab. Bake at 176°C in three 23 centimeter pans.
- Coffee can be used in place of warm water to enhance the flavor of chocolate. This option is great for dark chocolate lovers.
- The servings on this cake are listed as 3 layers to allow you to use the built-in scaling feature to adjust the recipe larger or smaller depending on how many layers you want to make.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1large slice
Calories
767kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
119g
(40%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
668mg
(28%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
91g
(182%)
Vitamin A
825IU
(17%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3layers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 767 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1large slice | |
| Calories | 767kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 119g | 40% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 91g | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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