Description
Indulge in this moist, chocolatey delight that promises to elevate any occasion. Rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible, this cake will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ½ cup chocolate sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 9-inch baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread whipped topping on one layer before stacking the second layer on top. Drizzle with chocolate sauce for added decadence.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or incorporating fresh berries into the batter.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Reheat briefly in the microwave for that freshly baked taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg