Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla until just combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until fully blended.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cooled cakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg