Chocolate Lover’S Delight Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Lover’S Delight Cake
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,; 2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup confectioners' 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,
2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' 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 baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg yolks and melted chocolate until well blended. Combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended.
2
In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
3
Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, extract and remaining salt until 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 tablespoons almonds. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer.
6
Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle remaining almonds over the top. Refrigerate leftovers.

1734

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

115

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup canola oil, 2 eggs,, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Lover’S Delight 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 Lover’S Delight Cake

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