Cocoa-Nut Layer Cake(2Nd Place In Pa State Greatest Cocoa Cake Contest) Recipe

Name: Cocoa-Nut Layer Cake(2Nd Place In Pa State Greatest Cocoa Cake Contest)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. unsweetened Hershey's cocoa; 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 3/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. butter, softened; 2 c. granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 1/3 c. buttermilk; 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans; 1 c. heavy cream

Servings: persons

1/2 c. unsweetened Hershey's cocoa
1/2 c. boiling water
1 3/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 c. heavy cream

1
In a small bowl, mix cocoa with boiling water; cool completely.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Grease and flour three 8-inch layer cake pans.
4
Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
5
Beat at high speed until fluffy.
6
At low speed, blend in flour mixtures (in fourths), alternately with buttermilk.
7
Begin and end with flour mixture; beat just until smooth.
8
Measure 1 2/3 cups batter into a small bowl.
9
Stir in pecans.
10
Pour into prepared pan.
11
Add cocoa mixture to remaining batter; mix until smooth and divide evenly between other pans.
12
Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
13
Cool 10 minutes on rack; remove from pans and cool completely.
14
Whip heavy cream until stiff.

2459

kcal

Calories

173

Fat

226

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. unsweetened Hershey's cocoa, 1/2 c. boiling water, 1 3/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cocoa-Nut Layer Cake(2Nd Place In Pa State Greatest Cocoa Cake Contest) 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.

Cocoa-Nut Layer Cake(2Nd Place In Pa State Greatest Cocoa Cake Contest)

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