Description
A delightful Italian-American cake featuring rich chocolate and vanilla layers with a creamy filling, perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- Chocolate shavings or fruit for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely before adding the cream cheese filling.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled first layer, then pour the remaining chocolate batter on top.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.
- Cool completely before inverting onto a serving plate and garnish as desired.
Notes
For a fruity twist, consider adding sliced strawberries or orange liqueur to the batter. To make it vegan, substitute eggs and buttermilk with appropriate alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg