Cupid’S Chocolate Cake

Name: Cupid’S Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2-1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 cups buttercream frosting of your choice

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 cups buttercream frosting of your choice

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
2

Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3

For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla.
4

Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Place top layer on cake; frost top and sides of cake with buttercream frosting. Store in the refrigerator.