Triple Layer Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a delightful indulgence, This Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser among family and friends. With its rich chocolatey goodness and creamy frosting, it’s the perfect treat for any time of day!

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Delight in the decadent combination of rich chocolate cake and creamy cream cheese frosting with our Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a heavenly treat that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Picture layers of moist and tender chocolate cake, sandwiched together and generously frosted with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Each slice is a symphony of flavors and textures, with the indulgent richness of the chocolate cake perfectly complemented by the tangy sweetness of the cream cheese frosting. Whether enjoyed for a special celebration or as a comforting indulgence any time of day, our Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

The BEST Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting is not just good; it’s an amazing combination! The richness of the dark chocolate in the cake pairs beautifully with the creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. In fact, cream cheese frosting happens to be my favorite type of frosting, and it adds the perfect touch to this cake. So if you’re contemplating adding cream cheese to your chocolate cake, go for it – you won’t be disappointed!

SUBSTITUTIONS 

  • Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can easily make a substitute by measuring out 1 cup of whole milk and replacing 1 tablespoon of it with lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes, and then add it to your chocolate cake batter!
  • Vegan Option: While I haven’t personally tried this cake with vegan substitutes yet, you can experiment by using an egg replacer and substituting the buttermilk with plant-based milk (using the buttermilk substitute tip mentioned above). You can also make your own vegan cream cheese buttercream using a recipe like this one!

VARIATIONS

You can easily customize this triple-layer chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting to suit your taste preferences!

  • Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting: Elevate your cream cheese frosting by using browned butter instead of regular butter. Simply chill the browned butter until it solidifies, then bring it to room temperature before adding it to your frosting for an extra depth of flavor.
  • Oreo Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: Add Oreo chunks to both the cake batter and the frosting for a delightful cookies and cream twist!
  • Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting: Enhance the richness of your frosting by replacing ¾ cup of powdered sugar with cocoa powder. This will give your frosting an even more intense chocolate flavor!

STORAGE

  • To keep this delicious cake fresh, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply cut individual slices and allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
  • Additionally, this moist chocolate cake freezes exceptionally well. For convenient thawing, freeze it in individual slices. First, place the slices in the freezer until they’re frozen solid. Then, wrap each slice in plastic wrap and further wrap them in heavy-duty foil. Freeze for up to two months. When you’re ready to indulge, thaw the slices, uncovered, at room temperature. Enjoy!

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