CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DELIGHT CAKE
For years my husband and I belonged to a supper club and I always made the desserts. This light, flavorful cake recipe was given to me at our first club and it's a hit every time. -Sandra Hackney, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg yolks and melted chocolate until well blended. Combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended., In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, extract and remaining salt until stiff peaks form., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers; brush layers with cream de cacao. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons almonds. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer., Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle remaining almonds over the top. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Syed Abdullah Shah
[email protected]This cake is a bit too expensive, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Rita Pulami
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had.
Zainab K.b
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the hype is about this cake. It's just an average chocolate cake.
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[email protected]This cake is a bit dry, but the frosting is delicious.
Mohammad Mannan
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of chocolate and vanilla. It's not too heavy, and it's not too light. It's just right.
Mavis Fosuaa Agyemang
[email protected]This cake is too sweet for me. I couldn't even finish a single slice.
hamed hamdam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.
Lesley Visser
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is still good.
dahami Greenwich
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.
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[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Lynett Worthey
[email protected]This cake is way too expensive for what it is. I could have gotten a better cake from the grocery store for half the price.
Deenar Khan
[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.
robel man
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for.
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[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. It was dry and bland, and it didn't have much chocolate flavor.
mahesh Mahat
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
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[email protected]I've made this cake twice now, and it's always a success. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
Sameer Hameed
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
Slulami Pati
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on how delicious it was.