Hersheys Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling & Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream

Whipped Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Instructions

1. Whip the cream cheese & the butter with an electric mixer on high speed for about 30 seconds. Once combined begin adding in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar at time, making sure each half cup is fully incorporated before mixing in another 1/2 cup., add in the vanilla extract & whip one last time for about 30 more seconds on high and beat one minute more until nice & fluffy

Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Inctructions

1. In a large bowl beat the butter & cream cheese with an electric mixer and begin adding in the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time again
2. add in the cocoa and the milk & vanilla
3. Whip all of the ingredients until they are thoroughly incorporated
4. Beat at High speed for about one minute or until fluffy.

Once you are ready to assemble the cake

1. Level the cakes with a cake leveler to assure perfect stacking of the cake layers
2. Place the bottom layer on a cake plate.
3. Spread 3/4 cup of the cream cheese buttercream filling over the bottom cake layer
4. Top with the second leveled layer and repeat the process.
5. Lastly, top with the third layer.
6. Frost just the very top with the remaining Whipped cream cheese buttercream & refrigerate for about 15 minutes
7. Finally, remove from the refrigerator & frost the top layer gently with the chocolate cream cheese buttercream & all over the sides of the cake.
8. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
9. ENJOY!