BROWNSTONE FRONT CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is an old family recipe. The cake has a delicate chocolate flavor and the icing is hard to the touch, yet creamy when bitten into.
Provided by Judalee
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
- Separate the eggs. Set the egg yolks aside and beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Cream 2 1/'4 cups sugar, vanilla, and shortening. Add the egg yolks and beat till smooth.
- Sift together the cocoa, cake flour, baking soda, and salt. Then add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to creamy mixture. Lastly, fold in beaten egg whites.
- Pour into 3 greased and floured cake pans. Bake 20-25 minutes in 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven, or until done.
- To Make Icing: Cook 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup cream and 1/2 cup butter or margarine over low flame until mixture forms a soft ball in water. Remove from heat, beat about 5 or 6 strokes to make mixture smooth. Cool, spread between and on layers while lukewarm. This hardens when cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.8 calories, Carbohydrate 96.2 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 323.1 mg, Sugar 72.1 g
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Tyler Johnson
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks. It's so elegant and impressive.
Adib Gaming YT
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to end a meal. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
Bano Shah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful, I can't resist it.
Jack Ramirez
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, chocolatey, and delicious. I love that it's not too sweet.
Akash Ayaat
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
So Riena
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can always count on it to be a success.
RABEL World
[email protected]I made this cake for my friends and they all loved it. It was a big hit!
Md Kayoum
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Daniel Curtis
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I highly recommend it.
Amayah Gutierrez Amayah
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had!
Md Emonhhf
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and chocolatey.
Francis Kariuki
[email protected]This cake is delicious! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Myles Wbber
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Vicent Miracle
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was the perfect combination of chocolate and sweetness.
Nyasha Mupombwa
[email protected]This cake is so moist and chocolatey! I love the way the chocolate chips melt in my mouth. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sanjiwa Kumara
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully.
HONOUR IQBAL
[email protected]This chocolate cake is absolutely divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.