How to Make the Most Amazing Chocolate Cake

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

Applesauce reduces fat and adds moisture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Butter three 9-inch round cake pans using softened butter on a paper towel.

Dust the pans with cocoa powder instead of flour, tapping out the excess.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, 3 cups of sugar, 1 1/2 cups of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.

Whisk the dry ingredients together.

Add 4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 1 1/2 cups of hot water to the dry ingredients.

Mix until just combined, ensuring no flour or cocoa powder remains on the sides.

Divide the batter evenly among the three pans, about 3 cups per pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, ensuring the rack is in the center of the oven.

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by mixing 8 ounces of cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups of softened butter until light and fluffy.

Add 1 1/2 cups of cocoa powder and mix.

Add about 2 tablespoons of milk, adjusting as necessary for consistency.

Gradually mix in 8 cups of powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time.

Once the cakes are cool, frost them with the prepared frosting.

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