Best 2 Milk Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake Recipes
When it comes to classic desserts, milk chocolate frosted layer cake stands out as a beloved favorite. Its moist and fluffy layers, paired with a rich and creamy milk chocolate frosting, create a delightful symphony of flavors that is hard to resist. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, this timeless cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTED LAYER CAKE
This light and delicate square layer chocolate cake is loaded with an ultra creamy milk chocolate icing. Be sure to use cake flour, not all-purpose, to give your cake its delicate texture. Instead of slicing into squares, I prefer to slice vertically down the center, then cut slices horizontally about 1 inch apiece. I found this recipe in Food an Wine magazine. Cook time also reflects cooling time.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°.
- Butter and flour two 9" -square cake pans; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the cake flour, cocoa and baking powder; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter in the milk over low heat.
- Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.
- Whisk in the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
- Add the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth; set aside.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat at medium-high speed until the whites are stiff and glossy.
- Fold beaten egg whites into the batter until no streaks remain.
- Divide the batter between the two cake pans and bake for 25 minutes, or until the cakes are springy and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean.
- Transfer the cakes to a rack and allow to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, in a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer.
- Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream on top.
- Allow to stand for 3 minutes, then whisk melted chocolate until smooth.
- Let the frosting stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to spread, about 1 hour.
- Turn the cakes out of the pans and put one layer on a plate.
- Top with 1 cup of the frosting, spreading it to the edge.
- Top with the second layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides.
- Let the cake stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.8, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 201.2, Sodium 126, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 46.7, Protein 10.1
MILK-CHOCOLATE FROSTED LAYER CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by DreiFromBK
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-square cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk the cake flour, cocoa and baking powder. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter in the milk over low heat. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Whisk in the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat at medium-high speed until the whites are stiff and glossy. Fold the beaten whites into the batter until no streaks remain. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25 minutes, until the cakes are springy and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Transfer the cakes to a rack and let cool completely. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream on top. Let stand for 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let the frosting stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to spread, about 1 hour. Turn the cakes out of the pans and put one layer on a plate. Top with 1 cup of the frosting, spreading it to the edge. Top with the second layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides. Let the cake stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: When a recipe calls for room temperature ingredients, it's important to follow that instruction. This will help the ingredients mix together more easily and evenly.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a Variety of Frosting Techniques: There are many different ways to frost a cake. Get creative and try different techniques to find the one you like best.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious milk chocolate frosted layer cake at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to impress your friends and family with your baking skills. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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