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The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
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The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake is a layered chocolate cake made from a batter of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, buttermilk, warm water or coffee, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. This recipe includes a chocolate cream cheese buttercream frosting combining butter, cream cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla, powdered sugar, and milk for a rich finish. It's designed for three 9-inch cake rounds.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3 layers
Calories: 767 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups water or brewed coffee, warm
  • 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 cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 7 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk as needed

Instructions

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350°F (176°C) oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. 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.
  7. Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!
Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
  1. 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.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • Use three 23 cm (9-inch) pans and bake at 176°C for even layering.
  • Substitute warm coffee for water to strengthen chocolate flavor, ideal for dark chocolate fans.
  • The recipe's layering allows easy scaling up or down depending on how many layers you want.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 layers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 767

% 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.