Black walnuts add a flavor twist to this scrumptious, from-scratch cake. I loved to lick the remnants of the sweet, chocolate frosting from Mom's stainless steel bowl. -Joann Jensen (daughter), Lowell, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir chocolate and boiling water until chocolate is melted; cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture., Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk, sugar, chocolate, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a mixer for 15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 39g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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Shazil Qureshi
[email protected]Overall, this chocolate ring cake was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I would definitely recommend it to others.
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[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the glaze helped to make it more moist.
Ahmad Rashed
[email protected]I've never made a chocolate ring cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
VICTOR HOLMES
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Best Becky
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great.
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[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Armand Sears
[email protected]The cake was beautiful, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Erick Mutsami
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the chocolate flavor was good.
ojonile Isaiah Egwaba
[email protected]I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but I really enjoyed this cake. It was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was just right.
Moon Rajpoot
[email protected]This cake was the perfect way to end a special dinner. It was rich and chocolatey, but not too heavy.
asaduzzaman boni
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.
reallmarley
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Jaynal Abedin
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the glaze was too runny.
Kasem Ali 2.0
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the glaze helped to make it more moist. The chocolate flavor was good.
Stanley Chinagorom
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It was also very easy to make.
Sojib Reza
[email protected]The cake was delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Abdullah Khan
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully.
Logan Ketchum
[email protected]This chocolate ring cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.