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The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This Most Amazing Chocolate Cake recipe delivers a rich, moist, and decadent chocolate cake layered with a smooth and creamy chocolate cream cheese buttercream frosting. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, this classic dessert is perfect for celebrations or any chocolate craving.

Ingredients

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Cake 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 (or brewed coffee)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly grease three 9-inch cake rounds or dust them with flour or cocoa powder. Alternatively, line the pans with parchment paper after greasing.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, 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 using a hand mixer on low speed until well mixed.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add 4 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 1/2 cups warm water (or coffee), 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on low speed until smooth, scraping the bowl sides and bottom to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Pour Batter into Pans: Evenly divide the batter among the three prepared pans, about 3 cups per pan. Gently tap the pans on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
  5. Bake Cakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool Cakes: Remove from oven and cool in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes. Then, invert cakes onto wire racks and cool completely before frosting.
  7. Make Frosting: In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups softened butter and 8 ounces softened cream cheese until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, beating just until combined, about 30 seconds.
  8. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually beat in 7 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Add up to 1/4 cup milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency. Frosting will be thick and will firm up further when refrigerated.
  9. Assemble and Frost Cake: Spread frosting between cake layers and around the cake. Optionally, transfer frosting to a piping bag for decorating. Refrigerate the frosted cake, although it can sit at room temperature for up to 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • If you prefer, substitute warm coffee for the water to intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese for the frosting are softened to room temperature for a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
  • The cake layers can be baked ahead of time and frozen, then thawed before frosting.
  • Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.

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