Best 7 Marthas Chocolate Cake With Mrs Staples Icing Recipes

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Martha's Chocolate Cake with Mrs. Staples Icing is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by generations. This rich, decadent cake is the perfect treat for any special occasion. With its layers of moist chocolate cake and creamy, flavorful icing, this cake is sure to be a hit. If you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, Martha's Chocolate Cake with Mrs. Staples Icing is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE LITTLE LAYER CAKE



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This recipe came to The New York Times in 2009 from Martha Meadows of somewhere between Slocomb and Hartford, Ala., where the worth of a cook can be measured in cake layers. In this corner of the country, everyone knows whose cakes are tender and whose consistently reach 12 thin layers or more. Ms. Meadows learned to bake 15-layer cakes from her mother, who cooked each layer one at a time in a cast-iron hoe-cake pan. The cake is frosted with warm boiled chocolate icing. Here is our tribute to that.

Provided by Martha Meadows

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield One 12-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 sticks butter, more to grease pans
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup shortening
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
5 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups milk
5 cups of sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 stick butter, cut into pieces
1 15-ounce can evaporated milk
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease three 9-inch cake pans and line with rounds of parchment or waxed paper.
  • In a mixer, cream together butter, sugar and shortening until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time and continue to mix on medium until eggs are well incorporated. Stir in vanilla.
  • Sift flour, then add salt, baking soda and baking powder. Sift a second time. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture and milk in about 4 additions, then increase speed to medium. Beat until smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl.
  • Spread 3/4 cup batter in each pan. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until cake springs lightly when pressed with a finger. Flip cake out of pan onto paper towels or cake rack while still very warm. Repeat with second set of layers.
  • When first layers go into oven, start to make icing. Put sugar and cocoa in a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan and mix well. Turn heat to medium-high and add butter and milks, bringing to a boil. Boil for about 4 minutes, stirring continually, careful to watch that it does not boil over. Lower heat to simmer, add vanilla and stir occasionally for another 7 to 10 minutes. If using a candy thermometer, cook to the point just before soft ball stage or about 230 degrees.
  • Begin icing first layers, still warm, when second batch is in the oven. Flip layers over so that top side faces up. Use about 4 tablespoons of icing per layer. Icing will be thin but will firm up as it cools. Stack layers, then continue icing and stacking as layers are baked.
  • When all layers are iced and stacked, glaze top and sides of cake. Contours of layers will be visible through icing. If icing hardens too much while frosting cake, set back on low heat and stir until it is spreadable.

DARN GOOD CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MARTHA'S ICING



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This is from the cake doctor. There was another one posted that had changed it, but the first time I made this I couldn't think of any changes I would make. I got this recipe from Shelly who I taught kindergarten with and all of the chocolate lovers in our group were smiling when she brought this to our gatherings. I have baked this in the bundt pan and some of the icing goes into the hole giving each piece a little bit of fudge. I used my Lady Ann pan and put all of the icing in the indention making it decadent and impressive.

Provided by Chef likestocook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 1/4 ounces devil's food cake mix or 18 1/4 ounces fudge cake mix
4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
icing
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly mist a 12 Bundt pan with PAM and dust with flour.
  • Place cake mix, pudding, sour cream, water, oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend with electric beaters on low speed for 1 minute.
  • Stop and scrape down bowl.
  • Increase speed to medium and beat 2-3 minutes more.
  • Fold in chips.
  • Turn batter into prepared pan and bake 58-62 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. It will also begin to pull away from the pan.
  • Place on wire rack and cool for 20 minutes.
  • I always kind of shake the pan to make sure that it is loosened before inverting onto a rack to cool for 20 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile make icing.
  • Place sugar, butter and milk in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir until it comes to a boil- about 3-4 minutes.
  • Still stirring let mixture boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chips and stir until smooth.
  • Pour and drizzle over bundt cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 432.2, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 44.7, Protein 5.2

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This devilishly delicious, light and airy, all-occasion cake recipe was adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," and the frosting recipe is courtesy of Matt Lewis of Baked.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch layer cake or 3 dozen standard cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted, plus more for pans
3/4 cup hot water
3/4 cup sour cream
3 cups cake flour, (not self-rising), sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
8 ounces milk chocolate
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 sticks unsalted butter, soft but cool, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. Butter parchment; dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk cocoa with hot water until smooth. Whisk in sour cream; let cool. Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each; scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture and beginning and ending with the flour; beat until combined.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans (or cupcake tins); smooth with an offset spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes (or 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes).
  • Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto rack; peel off parchment. Re-invert cakes; let cool completely, top sides up.
  • Make the frosting: Finely chop both the bittersweet and milk chocolates. Place into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream and corn syrup to a boil. Take off the heat and pour over chocolate. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Starting in the center, whisk towards the edges of the bowl until the chocolate is smooth. Let cool at room temperature.
  • Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat at medium speed and gradually add butter until frosting is smooth and silky.
  • Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to make level. Transfer one of the layers to a cake turntable or platter to frost. With an offset spatula, spread top with 3/4 cup milk chocolate frosting. Place the second cake layer on top.
  • For the crumb coat, spread the entire cake with a thin coat of frosting using an offset spatula. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Spread the entire cake with remaining frosting, swirling to coat in a decorative fashion. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered with a cake dome. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

MRS. MILMAN'S CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Mrs. Milman's Chocolate Frosting image

This recipe for Mrs. Milman's Chocolate Frosting is one of our all-time favorites. Make it with our recipe for Moist Devil's Food Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

24 ounces Nestle semisweet chocolate morsels
4 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place chocolate morsels and cream in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until combined and thickened, between 20 and 25 minutes. Increase the heat to medium low; cook, stirring, 3 minutes more. Remove pan from heat.
  • Stir in corn syrup. Transfer frosting to a large metal bowl. Chill until cool enough to spread, about 2 hours, checking and stirring every 15 to 20 minutes. Use immediately.

MOIST DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH MRS. MILMAN'S CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Moist Devil's Food Cake with Mrs. Milman's Chocolate Frosting image

This is the best birthday cake a chocolate lover could have, courtesy of former crafts and editorial director Hannah Milman's mother. The frosting requires constant stirring for about thirty minutes, but the result is such chocolaty goodness, you'll know every swipe of the spoon was worth it.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pans
1/2 cup boiling water
3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
Mrs. Milman's Chocolate Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment; butter parchment. Dust with cocoa powder; tap out excess. Set aside. Sift cocoa powder into a medium bowl; whisk in boiling water. Set aside to cool.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl; set aside. Put butter into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until creamy. Gradually mix in sugar until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, a bit at a time, mixing well between each addition; mix until well blended. Mix in vanilla.
  • Whisk milk into reserved cocoa mixture. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the cocoa mixture.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared pans; smooth tops with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes. Turn our cakes onto racks; remove parchment, and reinvert. Let cool completely.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over top. Add second cake layer, and spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over top. Top with third cake layer. Spread remaining 3 cups frosting over top and sides of assembled cake. Cake can be covered with a cake dome or plastic wrap, and stored at room temperature up to 3 days.

MRS J'S CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE



Mrs J's Chocolate Sheet Cake image

You think Mrs J's Sloppy Joe is good. You need to try her Chocolate Sheet Cake. OMG!!!! It's out of this world and so simple to make.

Provided by Lizzi

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12-14 slices, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake.
  • 1. In a bowl, sift then measure flour. Add sugar and salt. Put aside.
  • 2. In a saucepan melt: margarine or butter and cocoa. Bring to a low boil.
  • 3. Pour chocolate over flour mixture and mix with a spoon.
  • 4. Beat eggs and add to mixture.
  • 5. Add buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Pour mixture into a greased & floured cookie sheet. About an inch thick maybe a little more Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Frosting.
  • 1. In a saucepan melt: margarine or butter, cocoa, milk and vanilla.
  • 2. Add powdered sugar.
  • 3. Pour over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.7, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 389.8, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 70.7, Protein 4.5

MARTHA'S CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH "MRS STAPLES ICING"



MARTHA'S CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the cake:
2 eggs beaten w/beater
1/2 c. melted butter
1c. hot coffee
1c. butter milk
1tsp. vanilla
2tsp. baking soda
2c. flour
2c. sugar
3/4 c. cocoa
1tsp. baking powder
for the icing:
5 tbsp. Flour
1 c. Milk
1/2 lb. butter softened
1 c. sugar
dash salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • for the cake: mix in with eggs and beat for 2min. grease and flour pans bake @ 375 deg. for 35 min. (2 9inch round for 30 min.) (11x9 35 min) for the icing: combine flour and milk in small sauce pan and bring to boil stirring constantly. cool completely. beat sugar and butter till foamy. add salt and vanilla. Then combine both parts and beat till fluffy.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Properly Measure Ingredients: Use accurate measuring cups and spoons to ensure the correct proportions of ingredients. This is especially important for baking, as even small variations in ingredient amounts can affect the final result.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: Pay attention to the order of ingredients and the baking times specified in the recipe. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know exactly what you're doing.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no more.
  • Preheat the Oven: Always preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe before baking. This ensures that the cake will bake evenly.
  • Cool the Cake Completely: Before frosting or serving the cake, let it cool completely to room temperature. This will help prevent the frosting from melting or becoming too runny.

Conclusion:

Martha's Chocolate Cake with Mrs. Staples' Icing is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy, fluffy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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