2 sticks salted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup hot chocolate powder
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups boiling water
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease and flour three 9-in. round pans.
- Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg, then add in vanilla, sour cream, and cream cheese . In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, and add to the creamed mixture a third at a time. Beat well, then stir in water until completely blended.
- Pour batter into the baking pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
- Once done, allow pans to cool before moving the cakes to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Top with your favorite frosting, let set, and enjoy!