NEW ENGLAND HEIRLOOM CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Walnut     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups firmly packed golden brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
Bittersweet Chocolate frosting
13 walnut halves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bottoms of three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with waxed paper.
  • Mix flour, soda, and salt in small bowl. Using electric mixer, cream butter in large bowl until light. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yolks, then melted chocolate. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake until tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer cakes to racks and cool 5 minutes. Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen. Unmold cakes onto paper towel-lined racks. Cool completely.
  • Peel paper off cakes. Place 1 cake layer on platter. Slide waxed paper strips just under sides of cake. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over, Top with second cake layer. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third cake layer. Spread remaining frosting decoratively over top and sides of cake. Remove waxed paper strips. Arrange walnuts around top edge and center of cake if desired. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; store at room temperature.)

Kadiri Sunday
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This cake looks delicious, but I don't have time to make it right now. I'll save the recipe for later.


Noorullah achkzay
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This recipe is missing some important instructions. I had to guess at a few things and my cake didn't turn out well.


md Joviar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Raza Saqi
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This cake was a bit too dense for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Shefat Mia
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time.


Sunday Enoshi
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still pretty good.


Mst Tan
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I wasn't sure how I'd feel about a fruitcake, but this one is really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


EmplyeesUniontcl Hyderabad
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Waqas ali Khan
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I've never made a fruitcake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out great!


Razak Nuhu
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This is my go-to cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Phumelele Hadebe
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


WarriorYT 01
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This cake is a must-try! You won't be disappointed.


Ariel Diaz
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Love this cake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


MR IBR YT
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. I'll definitely be making it again.


Very Easy
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Ayan Rajpoot
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The spices give it a wonderful flavor and the cake itself is so moist and fluffy.


jahinul islam
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Hamis Arshad
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This cake was a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the moist texture and delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making it again soon.