"This dessert is so quick to make and looks stunning," writes Helene Brule-Besner from Hamilton, Ontario. "My family loves it...and it's popular at church potlucks. Whenever this cake is in the fridge, a big 'mouse' in our house eats the leftovers during the night!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. beat in vanilla. , In a bowl, whisk cocoa and water until smooth; stir in buttermilk. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture. Beat until smooth., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese until light. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; mix well. Add the vanilla, cream and remaining sugar; beat until frosting reaches desired consistency. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the frosting. Repeat layers twice. Garnish with maraschino cherries and mint if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Tewodros Belete
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly, and it was way too dense. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rakib Hossing
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it. I'll try again next time and bake it for a shorter amount of time.
Preston
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.
Rehmat Gm
[email protected]I've made this cake for potlucks and bake sales, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture.
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[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can always count on it to be a success.
Raja Amjad
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had.
Riley Hatton
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and intense, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend it.
Saifullah Hanfi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
basanta tamang999
[email protected]This cake is a bit more work than some other recipes, but it's worth it. The extra effort results in a moist, flavorful cake that is sure to impress.
Meh Moh
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so rich and decadent, and the chocolate flavor is amazing. I always get compliments when I make it.
Subhan Cheema
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because it seemed too simple, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake turned out great! It was moist and chocolatey, with a perfect crumb.
David emmanuel
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again for my next get-together.
Shafiqul Islam Shafiq
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor that everyone loves.
Kakama Jerry
[email protected]This chocolate cake was incredibly moist and rich, with a deep chocolate flavor that was simply divine. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!