Double Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Add hot coffee: Gradually stir in the hot coffee (batter will be thin). Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Bake: Divide batter evenly between cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla extract.
Assemble the cake: Spread frosting between cake layers and over the top and sides.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Enjoy
Double Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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