CHOCOLATE LITTLE LAYER CAKE
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 three 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 four additions, then increase speed to medium. Beat until smooth, about four or five minutes, scraping down sides of bowl. - Spread 3/4 cup batter in each pan. Bake six to eight 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 four 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 four 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.
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[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The cake was bland and the frosting was gritty.
Kuse Saviour
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet.
minte ha
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense, but it's still delicious. I would recommend using a lighter frosting if you don't like dense cakes.
Hrishi Roy
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
whitney bosibori
[email protected]This cake is so good! I made it for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes.
Mahmood Rehman
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Rebecca Gesare
[email protected]I was looking for a chocolate cake recipe that wasn't too complicated and this one fit the bill. The cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Durlav Ashiq
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she loved it.
Al shahariar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was so moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Naiem Uddin
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
sohag patwary
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Sandra Hunter Hunter
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone will love.
Shreeram Kumal
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Rajistanii Rahimoon
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.
narayan nath
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now and it's always a hit! The recipe is easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect.
Prince Duo
[email protected]This chocolate little layer cake was a delightful treat. The layers were moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. I loved the combination of textures and flavors.