CHOCOLATE-FLECKED LAYER CAKE WITH MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING
It's our new go-to special-occasion cake: a tall, tender beauty that's sophisticated yet easy to make. What saves the lush milk chocolate frosting from being cloying is the addition of tangy sour cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans, and line with parchment. Butter paper, and flour pans. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat together butter and sugars with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in yolk and eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Fold in chocolate.
- Divide batter between pans, and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Bake until deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans 20 minutes. Invert cakes, remove pans and parchment, and let cool completely, right side up, on wire racks.
- Cut each cake in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Place 1 bottom layer on a platter or cake stand, and spread evenly with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat with a second layer and another 3/4 cup frosting. Place third layer on top, and spread with another 3/4 cup frosting. Place fourth layer on top. Spread entire cake with remaining frosting (about 2 3/4 cups), smoothing top and sides. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, uncovered, up to 2 days; if refrigerated, let cake come to room temperature before serving.
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Daniel Beard
b-daniel65@hotmail.comOverall, this is a great recipe for a chocolate flecked layer cake. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Loren Weinberger
w99@yahoo.comThis cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.
Faheem Magsi
fmagsi@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Eden James
james-e10@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for a chocolate lover. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.
MD rubel MD rubel mia
m_m@aol.comI'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.
Zain Jee
jee-z1@yahoo.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake.
Safdar lodhi
s_l@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Dennis Samson
samson.d53@yahoo.comThe cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Md Tuha
tuha.md83@hotmail.frI made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Pa Pux
pux.p57@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Jack Dawson
jack.dawson@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this cake. The frosting was the perfect sweetness.
Simple Mobile
mobile_simple55@hotmail.comThe frosting is a bit too thick for my taste, but the cake itself is amazing.
Mdshohelrana shohelrana
m_shohelrana@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and delicious. I couldn't stop eating it!
Badon Mir
mir-badon63@hotmail.comI love the chocolate flecks in the cake! They add a nice touch of flavor and texture.
jayden jordan
jayden68@gmail.comThe cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a delicious cake.
Blind GamerZ
gamerz_blind@gmail.comThis chocolate flecked layer cake was a hit at my dinner party! The cake was moist and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.