Description
This Hostess Cupcake Layer Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, combining moist layers of rich chocolate cake with creamy frosting that evokes sweet childhood memories. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply a treat for yourself, this cake is easy to make and sure to impress everyone at the table. With each bite, experience a delightful blend of flavors and textures that make it an unforgettable dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter and cream cheese until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Once cooled, assemble the cake by layering with frosting in between and covering the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg