Dark Chocolate Cake I

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This recipe features an icing made with cream cheese, cocoa, and cinnamon frosts this dark chocolate cake for an elegant dessert.

Submitted by Carol
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 to 9 - inch round pans
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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

  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.

  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.

  3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool.

    A three layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting sits on a cake stand. Two slices of chocolate cake sit on plates below.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
18g Fat
64g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 463mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 7g 13%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 169mg 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.