Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch-round cake pans and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess. Combine the butter, milk and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Transfer to a large bowl, add the cocoa powder and granulated sugar and whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla into the cocoa mixture, then stir in the flour mixture in two additions until just combined (it's OK if there are a few small lumps). Divide the batter between the prepared pans; tap the pans against the counter to remove any air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 35 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth; let cool. Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the melted white chocolate until combined. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy; beat in the vanilla. (If the frosting is too soft to spread, chill about 15 minutes.)
- Place one cake layer on a platter and spread with one-third of the frosting. Top with the second cake layer; cover the whole cake with the remaining frosting. Top with shaved white and dark chocolate.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out flat and dense. I'm not sure what went wrong.
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[email protected]This cake is a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more milk next time.
Sufiyan Bilimoria
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly. Other than that, it turned out great.
Giriraj Kshetri
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Andleeb Danish
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks. It's so elegant and classic.
Lawal Hamed
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it turns out perfect every time. I've made it several times for different occasions, and it's always a hit.
Lawe Tareq
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Sarita BudHa
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone will love.
Mola Ha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cake, but this one is an exception. It's so light and airy, and the frosting is to die for.
Fiza Jamshaid
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just a simple dessert.
Daniel Forde
[email protected]I love the contrast of the black and white layers. It makes the cake look so elegant.
Adam Brown
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. The frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Spar7an0ni
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The frosting is especially delicious.
Babar Icms
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and it was gone in no time. The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly.