Indulge in Decadence: A Heavenly Dark Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Satisfy your sweet tooth and elevate your dessert game with our exquisite dark chocolate cake. This culinary masterpiece boasts a rich and decadent flavor profile that’s sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Paired with a luscious cream cheese, cocoa, and cinnamon icing, this dessert is a true symphony of flavors and textures, bringing an air of elegance to any occasion.

Recipe Details: Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 3 to 9-inch round pans

Ingredients:

• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 ¼ cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease 3 – 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, pour boiling water over cocoa powder and whisk until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool.
3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Add the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture, mixing until well combined.
7. Spread the batter evenly between the 3 prepared pans.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool before frosting and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 427
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 64g
• Protein: 7g

Enjoyment Guaranteed: Treat yourself to the blissful experience of this irresistible dark chocolate cake adorned with its heavenly cream cheese icing. Whether it’s for a special celebration or a delightful self-indulgence, this dessert promises to be a showstopper. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary delight and create lasting memories with each delectable bite. Happy baking! 🍫🍰