Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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Gallery Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe Summary prep: 45 mins total: 2 hrs Servings: 10

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for pans 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1 cup strong coffee, cooled 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, (2 cups) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup milk

Gallery Chocolate Layer Cake

Recipe Summary prep: 45 mins total: 2 hrs Servings: 10

Gallery

Chocolate Layer Cake     

Chocolate Layer Cake

Chocolate Layer Cake

Recipe Summary prep: 45 mins total: 2 hrs Servings: 10

Recipe Summary

prep: 45 mins total: 2 hrs

Servings: 10

prep: 45 mins

total: 2 hrs

prep:

45 mins

total:

2 hrs

Servings: 10

10

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for pans 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1 cup strong coffee, cooled 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, (2 cups) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup milk

Directions

Make cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottom of pans with parchmentpaper rounds; butter parchment. Set pans aside.

Heat butter and chocolate in a bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until almost melted. Remove from heat; stir until completely melted.

In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and eggs; whisk in coffee. Gradually add dry ingredients then chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined. Divide batter equally among prepared pans.

Place pans on same rack in oven; bake, rotating pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; run a knife along edge of cakes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Make frosting: Heat chocolate and butter in a mixer bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until almost melted. Remove from heat; stir until completely melted.

With mixer on low speed, add vanilla and salt. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and milk in alternating batches; beat until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes.

To frost cake, place a cake layer bottom side up, on a serving plate (tuck strips of waxed or parchment paper under edge of cake), spread about 3/4 cup frosting over the top. Place the other cake layer on top; cover assembled cake with remaining frosting.

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Add Rating & Review     45 Ratings   5 star values:        5    4 star values:        10    3 star values:        20    2 star values:        9    1 star values:        1       

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45 Ratings 5 star values: 5 4 star values: 10 3 star values: 20 2 star values: 9 1 star values: 1

45 Ratings 5 star values: 5 4 star values: 10 3 star values: 20 2 star values: 9 1 star values: 1

45 Ratings 5 star values: 5 4 star values: 10 3 star values: 20 2 star values: 9 1 star values: 1

• 5 star values: 5 4 star values: 10 3 star values: 20 2 star values: 9 1 star values: 1

  Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       03/17/2013   This cake was good, but turned out super sweet and not very chocolate-y. I enjoyed the cake itself, albeit not very dark, however the frosting tasted like fudge! It was so sweet that it overpowered the chocolate. Next time I would find a different, creamier, and darker-chocolate frosting. Seriously, 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar is way over the top.  
  
  Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       07/23/2011   this cake turned out with a lovely texture. I baked the layers barely 30 minutes to ensure a moist tender cake. I also tweaked the frosting by using 1/3 cup sour cream in place of the 1/3 cup milk, but added 1 plusTBS milk to get a nice spreading consistency. I baked this for my sister in love when she came home from the hospital.This cake made everyone feel better! Thanks for sharing.  
  
  Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/09/2009   I am glad the directions are updated. This is a wonderful cake. I get asked for the recipe frequently. Many people ask me to bring this cake. It's become a staple.  
  
  Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       08/22/2008   The directions and ingredients have been updated and are now correct. Enjoy your cake!  
  
  Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       06/15/2008   Terrible directions!!!! What is the powdered sugar, vanilla extract  
  

  Martha Stewart Member

  Rating: Unrated 03/17/2013

This cake was good, but turned out super sweet and not very chocolate-y. I enjoyed the cake itself, albeit not very dark, however the frosting tasted like fudge! It was so sweet that it overpowered the chocolate. Next time I would find a different, creamier, and darker-chocolate frosting. Seriously, 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar is way over the top.

Rating: Unrated

Rating: Unrated 07/23/2011

this cake turned out with a lovely texture. I baked the layers barely 30 minutes to ensure a moist tender cake. I also tweaked the frosting by using 1/3 cup sour cream in place of the 1/3 cup milk, but added 1 plusTBS milk to get a nice spreading consistency. I baked this for my sister in love when she came home from the hospital.This cake made everyone feel better! Thanks for sharing.

Rating: Unrated 01/09/2009

I am glad the directions are updated. This is a wonderful cake. I get asked for the recipe frequently. Many people ask me to bring this cake. It’s become a staple.

Rating: Unrated 08/22/2008

The directions and ingredients have been updated and are now correct. Enjoy your cake!

Rating: Unrated 06/15/2008

Terrible directions!!!! What is the powdered sugar, vanilla extract

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