Chocolate Dream Cake Recipe From Scratch

May 22, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

This Chocolate Dream Cake is a showstopper! It’s made from scratch with a homemade chocolate cake and vanilla frosting, and it’s sure to be the hit of any gathering. The cake layers are tender, moist and full of chocolate flavor and the frosting is creamy and smooth. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures and it’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. So if you’re looking for a show-stopping cake to make for your next celebration, this Chocolate Dream Cake is the perfect choice.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

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

For the Frosting:

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
4 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract. 4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. 7. To make the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. 8. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing between each addition. 9. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream and beat until creamy and smooth. 10. To assemble the cake, place one of the cooled cake layers onto a serving plate. Spread with a generous layer of frosting. Top with the second cake layer and spread with the remaining frosting. 11. Enjoy!

Equipment

For this Chocolate Dream Cake Recipe you will need:

2 9-inch round cake pans
Whisk
Mixer
Spatula
Serving plate

Notes

This recipe makes a large cake, so it’s perfect for a crowd. You can also easily halve the recipe for a smaller cake. If you’re looking for a different flavor, you can substitute the cocoa powder for your favorite flavor such as strawberry or lemon. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor.

Nutrition

This Chocolate Dream Cake is a delicious treat, but it does have a lot of calories and fat. One slice of cake contains about 550 calories and 25 grams of fat. So if you’re watching your calorie and fat intake, you may want to limit your portion size or enjoy the cake in moderation. If you’re looking for a lighter version of this cake, you can replace the oil with applesauce or Greek yogurt. You can also use low-fat buttermilk instead of regular buttermilk. These substitutions will reduce the fat and calories in the cake, but it will still be delicious.