Acapulco Gold Cake Recipe

Name: Acapulco Gold Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lb. German sweet chocolate baking bars; 3 Tbsp. water; 3 Tbsp. light cream; 4 1/2 c. sifted flour; 4 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt (optional); 3/4 c. shortening; 3/4 c. butter, softened; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 6 eggs; 1 1/2 c. milk; 1 Tbsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

2 1/4 lb. German sweet chocolate baking bars
3 Tbsp. water
3 Tbsp. light cream
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. butter, softened
2 1/2 c. sugar
6 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla

1
Grease and flour the bottom of a tube cake pan.
2
Melt chocolate and water together until smooth.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Blend in cream.
5
(I use microwave to melt chocolate; may use double boiler.) Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
6
In a large bowl, cream the butter and shortening until blended.
7
Add sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
9
Combine milk and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients.
10
Turn 1/4 of the batter into pan, then drizzle 1/2 chocolate mixture on top of batter.
11
Repeat, ending with batter.
12
Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour or more.
13
May take up to 80 minutes.
14
(Check at 45 minutes.)
15
Serves up to 20.

3603

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

518

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 lb. German sweet chocolate baking bars, 3 Tbsp. water, 3 Tbsp. light cream, 4 1/2 c. sifted flour, and more.

Yes, Acapulco Gold Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Acapulco Gold Cake

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