Ingredients
- Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup hot water
- Icing:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- Shaved baker's chocolate, for garnish
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the cocoa powder, cinnamon, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cakes and garnish with shaved baker's chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
