Chocolate Lover'S Delight Cake (Taste Of Home) Recipe

Name: Chocolate Lover'S Delight Cake (Taste Of Home)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 eggs, seperated; 2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted; 1 3/4 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup Creme de Cacao; 1/2 cup ground almonds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs, seperated
2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup Creme de Cacao
1/2 cup ground almonds

1
Grease and flour two 9-in round cake pans; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg yolks, and melted chocolate till blended. Combine flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture till blended.
2
In large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites till soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 T. at a time, on high till stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter.
3
Transfer to pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or till a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, beat cream, powdered sugar, cocoa, extract, and remaining salt till stiff peaks form.
5
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers; brush layers with cream de cacao. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 2 T. almonds. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle remaing almonds over the top.

1950

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

166

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 1/2 cups sugar, divided, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup canola oil, 2 eggs, seperated, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Lover'S Delight Cake (Taste Of Home) 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 Lover'S Delight Cake (Taste Of Home)

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