Description

Indulge in the ultimate Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling—a moist, rich chocolate cake paired with a smooth, tangy cream cheese layer. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you crave a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
Bake: Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pans on wire racks (approx. 30 minutes).
Prepare cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
Assemble: Once cakes are cooled, spread the cream cheese filling between the layers. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest filling.
Refrigerate the cake if not serving immediately for optimal texture.