Description
A comprehensive collection of chocolate cake recipes enhanced with various cream elements for moist, rich desserts that busy families can easily prepare.
Ingredients
For Basic Chocolate Cream Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1¾ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream or cream cheese
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee or hot water
For Cream Elements (variations):
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups powdered sugar
Additional flavorings as needed
Instructions
Choose the type of cream element you wish to incorporate into your chocolate cake
For cream in the batter, ensure all dairy products are at room temperature
For cream-based frostings, start with room temperature ingredients
For whipped cream elements, chill bowls and beaters before beginning
When layering cakes with cream fillings, pipe a dam of frosting around the edge
Refrigerate cakes with perishable cream elements
Follow specific recipe variations for detailed measurements and techniques
Notes
Room temperature dairy ingredients incorporate more smoothly
Most chocolate cream cakes taste better the next day
For best results with cream cheese, ensure it’s fully softened
Refrigerate cakes with whipped cream or custard fillings
These cakes stay moist for days thanks to their cream elements
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chocolate cream cake recipes, cream cheese chocolate cake, sour cream chocolate cake, Boston cream chocolate cake, Bailey's chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake