Are you looking for a delectable and indulgent dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than Beatty's Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting! This classic cake recipe has been passed down through generations, earning a reputation for its rich, moist texture and luscious chocolate flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create this delectable treat.
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BEATTY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Copyright 2006, "Barefoot Contessa at Home" the name of Ina Garten's new cookbook. As always, like most of her recipes; this is easy and oh so delicious.
Provided by Manami
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- CHOCOLATE CAKE:.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Grease with butter or margarine, two 8" round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then grease with butter or margarine the parchment paper and flour the pans.
- Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry.
- With the mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Place one layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal.
- With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
- CHOCOLATE FROSTING:.
- Chop the chocolate and place in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
- Stir until just melted and set aside until cooled at room temperature.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter or margarine on medium-high speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue beating for 3 minutes.
- Turn the mixer to low, gradually add the confectioners" sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy.
- Dissolve the coffee powder in 2 teaspoons of the hottest tap water.
- On low speed, add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture and mix until blended.
- DO NOT WHIP !
- Spread immediately on the cooled cake.
- E N J O Y !
BEATTY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE
Beatty's Chocolate Cake from Ina Garten, Food Network's Barefoot Contessa, is complete with a rich chocolate buttercream that keeps the cake decadent and moist.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch x 2-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
- Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Place 1 layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
- Chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until just melted and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue beating for 3 minutes. Turn the mixer to low, gradually add the confectioners' sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy. Dissolve the coffee powder in 2 teaspoons of the hottest tap water. On low speed, add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture and mix until blended. Don't whip! Spread immediately on the cooled cake.
SILVER WHITE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This tender, snow-white cake is frosted with a rich, chocolate buttercream. A dessert lover's dream.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, 2 round pans, 9x1 1/2 inches, or 3 round pans, 8x1 1/2 inches.
- Beat all ingredients except egg whites and Chocolate Buttercream Frosting in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Beat in egg whites on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
- Bake rectangle 40 to 45 minutes, 9-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, 8-inch rounds 23 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely.
- Frost rectangle or fill and frost layers with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg
BEATTY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)
Make and share this Beatty's Chocolate Cake (Barefoot Contessa) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Chocolate Buttercream, recipe follows
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
- Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Place 1 layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
- Next make the frosting:.
- Chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until just melted and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue beating for 3 minutes. Turn the mixer to low, gradually add the confectioners' sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy. Dissolve the coffee powder in 2 teaspoons of the hottest tap water. On low speed, add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture and mix until blended. Don't whip! Spread immediately on the cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 860.8, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 137.4, Sodium 643.4, Carbohydrate 102.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 70.3, Protein 10.6
BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING
Get ready for cake that's a chocolate powerhouse and discover why it's called the best!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, or three 8-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
- Bake rectangle 40 to 45 minutes, rounds 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely.
- In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, mix all frosting ingredients except vanilla. Heat to rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute without stirring. Place saucepan in bowl of ice and water. Beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable; stir in vanilla. Frost rectangle or fill and frost layers with frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg
Tips:
- Use room-temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter to mix together more smoothly and evenly.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
- Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Beatty's Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and decadent. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.
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