GODIVA CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
Make and share this Godiva Chocolate Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JANIC412
Categories Dessert
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the buttercream: cream butter until smooth.
- Sift the sugar and cocoa powder over the butter, add 1/3 cup of Godiva liqueur and slowly mix until smooth.
- For the cake: sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar and add the eggs one at a time beating after each addition.
- On low speed, stir in the chocolate and gradually add the reserved sifted ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk and 1/2 of the liqueur, beat until smooth.
- Divide the batter among 3 greased and floured 9" cake pans.
- Bake in a preheated oven 375: for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely.
- Chill the layers in the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm.
- To assemble the cake: remove the cake layers from the freezer and brush with the remaining liqueur before spreading 3/4 cup of the buttercream between each layer.
- Spread the remaining buttercream over the top and sides of the cake which has been placed on a serving plate.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate. If not serving immediately and have it stored in the refrigerator, remove the cake 1 hour prior to serving.
- Garnish with chocolate curls if using.
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ledisha jerono
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate ganache was delicious, but I think I would have preferred a less sweet frosting. The cake itself was moist and flavorful.
Shezada Safdar
[email protected]This cake was so delicious! The chocolate ganache was rich and decadent, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Ntando Ncanywa
[email protected]I've never made a chocolate layer cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! The chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lee Ryan richardyuzee
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I have to say, this cake was amazing! The chocolate ganache was rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The cake itself was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Waylon Gipson
[email protected]This cake was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. The chocolate ganache was a bit tricky to work with, but it turned out perfectly. The cake itself was delicious and very chocolatey.
Yasry Hamis
[email protected]I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a showstopper! The chocolate ganache was so smooth and creamy, and the cake was perfectly moist. Everyone loved it!
Thilani Wikramasigha
[email protected]This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate ganache was delicious, but I think I would have preferred a lighter frosting. The cake itself was moist and flavorful.
saabir Mohamed
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch. I usually add a layer of chocolate chips between the layers for extra chocolatey goodness.
joseph galgon
[email protected]This cake was absolutely divine! The chocolate ganache was so rich and decadent, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Forid Rana
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the chocolate ganache and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Danyil Taylor
[email protected]This Godiva chocolate layer cake was a decadent and delicious treat! The chocolate ganache was rich and creamy, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.