Delicious Heaven on Earth Cake: Recipe + Tips
Indulge in the delightful Heaven on Earth Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. This recipe includes helpful tips for achieving cake perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth. Batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cake with the chocolate frosting.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle chocolate shavings or cocoa powder on top of the frosted cake.
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