The Most Perfect Moist Chocolate Cake

Serves: 24 Save

Ingredients (21)

  • Chocolate Cake:
  • 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 Cups Warm Water
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • Chocolate Frosting:
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 12 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 7-8 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Whole Milk

Directions

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Peppermint Spiked Hot Chocolate

Ingredients (4)

  • 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
  • 4 oz. Prepared Hot Chocolate (hot cocoa mix is fine – we won’t judge)
  • Whipped Cream Garnish
  • Candy Cane Garnish