A Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting combines the richness of chocolate with the tangy sweetness of cream cheese, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Here’s an easy recipe to try.
Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (optional, to adjust consistency)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water, a little at a time. The batter will be thin, but this helps create a moist cake.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and heavy cream or milk if needed to reach your desired consistency. Beat on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one layer of the cooled chocolate cake on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting, spreading it evenly over the sides and top of the cake.
- Decorate (optional): You can garnish the cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or fresh berries if desired.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your moist, chocolatey cake with creamy, tangy frosting!
This cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just as a decadent dessert for any time of the year. The combination of rich chocolate cake with the smooth cream cheese frosting makes it irresistible!