Dark Chocolate Cake I

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together boiling water and 1 cup cocoa powder until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the cocoa mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. (Prep time: 7 minutes)

Recipe View Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (Bake time: 25-30 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (Cool time: 1 hour)

Recipe View While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, cinnamon, and milk until smooth and creamy. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost. Repeat with the third layer, and frost the entire cake. (Frosting time: 15 minutes)