YELLOW BUTTER CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This delicious cake recipe was adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water. Turn off heat; stir occasionally until chocolate has melted completely, about 15 minutes. Set bowl on countertop, and let chocolate cool to room temperature, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cocoa powder and boiling water in a small bowl; stir until cocoa is dissolved.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add melted chocolate; beat on low speed until combined, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in cocoa mixture.
- Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes to make level; brush off crumbs. Place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter of a serving plate or lazy Susan. Place the first layer on the cake plate, and spread top with 3/4 cup of frosting. Place the second layer on top, bottom side up, and spread top with 3/4 cup of frosting; repeat process with the third layer. Place the remaining layer on top of the third layer, bottom-side up; insert a dowel into the center of cakes if necessary. Spread entire cake with remaining frosting. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
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Karel Weiss
[email protected]This cake is a disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible.
Juliet Adejumo
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The cake was dense and the frosting was too runny.
Saif Jutt
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the cake didn't turn out as pictured.
Galen Talkington
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Prabhat Chaudhary
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Malik Mulwee
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for last-minute gatherings.
Kerri Euber
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
JESSICA LOZANO
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of yellow butter cake and chocolate frosting, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors go together perfectly.
Tufail Kakar
[email protected]This cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Tanha Jani
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Malone Hardick
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really taste the flavor of the chocolate frosting.
Sidra FalaQ
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last party! The combination of the moist yellow butter cake and rich chocolate frosting is divine. I received so many compliments on it.