Ingredients for Chocolate Cake With Icing
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- Boiling Water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Icing Sugar
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How to Make Chocolate Cake With Icing
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Slowly pour in 1 cup of boiling water while whisking constantly until batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), ¼ cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed until combined and fluffy.
- Add ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, slice it horizontally into two layers. Spread half of the icing over the bottom layer and top with the second layer. Frost the top of the cake with the remaining icing.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
140g
Fat
23g
Carbs
17g
