Description
Delicious layered dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake base and creamy white filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake in the pan, then invert to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
- Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally and spread cream cheese mixture on one layer, topping with the other layer.
- Slice into squares or bars and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. You can chill the cream layer if it’s too soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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