The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

from thestayathomechef.com
45 min
3 servings

The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake is moist, decadent, chocolatey perfection with a batter that is made in just one bowl. With thousands of rave reviews, this is the chocolate cake you've been dreaming of!

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
  • 1 1/2 cups butter (softened)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 7 cups powdered sugar
  • about 1/4 cup milk (as needed)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly butter three 9-inch cake rounds. Dust with flour or cocoa powder and tap out the excess. Alternatively, you can lightly grease the pans and line with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together butter and cream cheese until fluffy, about 3 minutes.