Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
Combine flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in bowl.
Add softened butter and half the sugar, beating until crumbly.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
Gradually add buttermilk to cake batter until smooth.
Spoon half the batter into pans and bake 15-18 minutes until golden.
In separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cooled butter and 1/2 cup sugar.
Mix in egg and vanilla until smooth. Pour over cooled cake layers.
Return to oven and bake 12-15 minutes until cheesecake sets.
Cool 10 minutes, then refrigerate 4+ hours. Frost with cream cheese icing.
Notes
Use cake flour for lighter texture if needed
Make buttermilk substitute 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
Cool completely before slicing
Store refrigerated up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Cake Recipes & Easy Baking Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg