Deluxe Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake Layers Recipe

Name: Deluxe Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake Layers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces baking chocolate (3 squares); 1/3 cup water; 3/4 cup butter; 2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/4 cups unsifted cake flour or 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

3 ounces baking chocolate (3 squares)
1/3 cup water
3/4 cup butter
2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups unsifted cake flour or 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water

1
Break chocolate into pieces; place in small saucepan with 1/3 cup water. Stir constantly over low heat until chocolate has melted. Cool. (This can be successfully done in microwave. Go slow so as not to burn the chocolate.).
2
Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl until very light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Blend in chocolate.
3
Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with 1 cup water on low speed. Beat just until well-blended. Pour batter into well-greased and floured cake pans.
4
Tip: outline a piece of waxed paper the size of the bottom of the cake pan and cut with sissors to size and place in bottom. No need to grease or butter pan.
5
Bake at 350 degrees. Cake is done if toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans by inverting onto wire rack. If using waxed paper liner, remove and discard. Cool cake layers completely before frosting.
6
Baking Times:
7
Two 8-inch layer pans -- 35-40 minutes.
8
Two 9-inch layer pans -- 30-35 minutes.
9
Two 8- or 9-inch square pans -- 30-35 minutes.

1212

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces baking chocolate (3 squares), 1/3 cup water, 3/4 cup butter, 2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Deluxe Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake Layers 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.

Deluxe Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake Layers

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