Chocolate Layered Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Layered Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Servings: persons

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
2
Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough water to achieve spreading consistency.
4
Cut cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.

806

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

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: 1/4 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Layered 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.

Chocolate Layered Cake

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