Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Brown Sugar Frost

Name: Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups light brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened; 6 eggs; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
6 eggs
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F; spray bottom of 3 (9 inch) round pans with cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper; spray paper. Sprinkle bottoms and sides of pans with flour, tapping out excess.
2
Whisk water and cocoa in medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in buttermilk and 1 tbsp vanilla. Whisk flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
3
Beat 3 cups brown sugar and 1 1/2 cups butter in large bowl at medium speed 4 to 5 minutes or until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. At low speed, beat in flour mixture alternatively with chocolate mixture just until blended, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Divide batter between pans; smooth tops with spatula.
4
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and cakes just begin to pull away from the sides of pans, rotating pans during last 5 minutes of baking if necessary. Cool in pans on wire rack 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto wire rack, remove parchment. Cool completely.
5
Beat cream cheese and 1 cup butter in large bowl at medium speed 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 1/4 cups brown sugar until well blended. Beat in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla.
6
Put 1 cake layer, top-side up, on platter; spread with about 1 cup of frosting. Top with second cake layer; spread with one cup of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake with thin layer of frosting.
7
Refrigerate 15 minutes. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Cake can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate).

3563

kcal

Calories

230

Fat

363

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting 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.

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting

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Variations & substitutions

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