This recipe features an icing made with cream cheese, cocoa, and cinnamon frosts this dark chocolate cake for an elegant dessert.
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
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 – 9 inch round cake pans. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cocoa, and whisk until smooth. Let mixture cool. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at time, then stir in vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture. Spread batter evenly between the 3 prepared pans.
Step 3
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 427 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat11g | 55% |
Cholesterol103mg | 34% |
Sodium463mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate64g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars38g | |
Protein7g | |
Calcium40mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium169mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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