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Blue Ribbon Chocolate Dream Cake

Indulgently rich and gloriously fluffy, this Blue Ribbon Chocolate Dream Cake is a quick and easy dessert perfect for any occasion, impressing family and friends alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water This helps keep the cake moist.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cups milk Adjust for consistency.
Optional Garnish
  • Chocolate shavings or sprinkles Optional for decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Carefully stir in the boiling water.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Pour the batter into two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. While the cakes cool, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
  3. Mix in the vanilla and adjust milk for desired consistency.
  4. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, and then add the second layer and cover the whole cake in frosting.
  5. Get creative with decorations if you like!
Serving
  1. Slice it up and serve with a smile!

Notes

For picky eaters, call it 'Dream Cake'! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge. For extra frosting, double the recipe.