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Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A soft, rich, and dreamy chocolate cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water until batter is smooth. Pour into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  7. Frost cooled cake layers and serve.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Find it online: https://thecookingjournal.com/chocolate-cake-cream-cheese-frosting/