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:
- Cake Pans: Generic 9-inch round non-stick
- Whisk: Generic colorful
- Large Mixing Bowl: Generic clear glass
- Measuring Cups/Spoons: Various, generic
- Electric Mixer: Generic light blue handheld
- Ladder/Scoop: Generic metal
- Oven: Generic
- Knife: Generic
- Cooling Rack: Generic metal wire
Cooking Tips
- Use cocoa powder for dusting to prevent sticking without a white residue.
- The hint of cardamom elevates the cake's chocolate flavor profile.
- Vegetable oil ensures the cake remains moist.
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