Amazing Chocolate Cake - Dished #Shorts

Introduction

Indulge in a classic American dessert with this sumptuous three-layered Amazing Chocolate Cake. Perfect for any celebration, this cake offers a rich chocolate flavor complemented by a hint of cardamom, adding a sophisticated twist to a traditional favorite. The smooth, decadent frosting makes it irresistible to chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

For the Cake:
🧈 Butter: For coating cake pans
🍫 Cocoa powder: For dusting cake pans
🌾 All-purpose flour: 3 cups, Generic
🍚 Granulated sugar: 3 cups, Generic
🍫 Cocoa powder: 1½ cups, Generic
🥄 Baking soda: 1 tbsp, Generic
🥄 Baking powder: ½ tsp, Generic
🧂 Salt: 1½ tsp, Generic
🌿 Ground cardamom: ¼ tsp, Generic
🥚 Large eggs: 4, Generic
🥛 Buttermilk: 1½ cups, Generic
💧 Warm water: 1½ cups, Generic
🛢 Vegetable oil: ½ cup, Generic
🍦 Vanilla extract: 2 tsp, Generic

For the Frosting:
🧈 Butter: 1½ cups, softened, Generic
🍦 Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened, Generic
🍫 Cocoa powder: 1½ cups, Generic
🍚 Icing sugar: 7-8 cups, Generic

Instructions

1- Prepare Cake Pans:

Grease three 9-inch round cake tins with butter.
Dust with cocoa powder, ensuring an even coat. Set aside.

2- Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
Mix until well combined.

3- Add Wet Ingredients:

Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

4- Mix Batter:

Using a handheld electric mixer or a whisk, mix the ingredients until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cake.

5- Distribute Batter:

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared cake pans.

6- Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the cakes for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7- Initial Cooling:

Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 15 minutes.

8- Release and Cool Completely:

Gently run a knife around the edges.
Invert the cakes onto a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.

9- Frosting:

In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, cream cheese, cocoa powder, and icing sugar.
Mix until smooth and creamy. Frost the cooled cakes generously.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Total Time: 50-55 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: