CUPID'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

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I'm pleased to share the recipe for the very best chocolate cake I have ever tasted. I prepare this treat every year on Valentine's Day. It's rich, delectable and absolutely irresistible. -Shelaine Duncan, North Powder, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 cups buttercream frosting of your choice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla. , Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat. Place top layer on cake; frost top and sides of cake with buttercream frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 113g carbohydrate (86g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.