Chocolate Cake; Simple, Double-Layer Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake; Simple, Double-Layer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR CAKE; 3 cups; all-purpose flour; 2 cups; granulated sugar (or sugar substitute for baking); .5 cups; unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tsp; baking powder; 2 tsp; baking soda; 1 tsp; salt; 1 cup; unsalted butter ... melted; 2 cups; water (warm); .25 cups; fresh lemon juice; 1 TBL; vanilla extract; FOR FROSTING; 15 oz; semi-sweet or milk chocolate (to preference) ... chopped fine; 2 cups; heavy cream; 3 TBL; unsalted butter

Servings: persons

FOR CAKE
3 cups; all-purpose flour
2 cups; granulated sugar (or sugar substitute for baking)
.5 cups; unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp; baking powder
2 tsp; baking soda
1 tsp; salt
1 cup; unsalted butter ... melted
2 cups; water (warm)
.25 cups; fresh lemon juice
1 TBL; vanilla extract
FOR FROSTING
15 oz; semi-sweet or milk chocolate (to preference) ... chopped fine
2 cups; heavy cream
3 TBL; unsalted butter

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["FOR CAKE", "", "Preheat oven to 350 with rack on center shelf.", "", "Sift together: flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.", "", "Melt butter; add to solids mixture with water, lemon juice, and vanilla; blend together thoroughly.", "", "Pour mixture equally into two 8"" square cake pans; place in oven for 35 minutes or until firm center to toothpick press.", "", "Remove from oven and allow to cool (can remove cake from pans to wire racks to aid cooling).", "", "", "FOR FROSTING", "", "Place chopped chocolate pieces in a bowl.", "", "Heat cream and butter in saucepan until it starts to boil; pour over chocolate to cover; let stand 3-5 minutes (until chocolate appears melted.", "", "Stir mixture until completely blended and smooth.", "", "Allow mixture to stand 45 minutes.", "", "", "PREPARE CAKE", "", "Place one layer of cake on serving plate; cover top with thin layer of frosting.", "", "Lay second layer of cake over frosting; frost all sides and top with remaining frosting or as preferred."]

2741

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

248

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR CAKE, 3 cups; all-purpose flour, 2 cups; granulated sugar (or sugar substitute for baking), .5 cups; unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake; Simple, Double-Layer 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.

Chocolate Cake; Simple, Double-Layer

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