Easter Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easter Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delectable dessert that is perfect for the Easter season. This cake is rich, moist, and chocolatey, with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake.
To make this Easter Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water

For the cream cheese frosting:

- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water, mixing until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Once the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting and spread another layer of frosting on top. Use the remaining frosting to frost the sides of the cake.
This Easter Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a showstopper dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The cake is rich and chocolatey, with a moist and tender crumb. The cream cheese frosting is tangy and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the chocolate. This cake is perfect for any Easter celebration, and is sure to become a family favorite.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Buttermilk, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Cream Cheese, Butter, Powdered Sugar