Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/2 cup sour milk*; 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; Dash salt; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream; 1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/2 cup sour milk*
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled
2 Land O Lakes Eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
Dash salt
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream
1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
3
Combine sugar and 1/2 cup butter in bowl.
4
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
5
Add milk, 2 ounces melted chocolate, eggs and vanilla; continue beating until smooth.
6
Add flour, baking soda and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
7
Add boiling water; continue beating until smooth.
8
Pour batter into prepared pan.
9
Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool completely.
11
Place 1/2 cup butter in bowl.
12
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
13
Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa and salt alternately with whipping cream and 1 ounce melted chocolate, scraping bowl often and beating well after each addition.
14
Stir in corn syrup.
15
Frost cooled cake.

2497

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

296

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/2 cup sour milk*, 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Buttercream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Buttercream

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