Hundred Dollar Cake Recipe

Name: Hundred Dollar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (room temperature); 2-1/2 cup sugar; 5 eggs (separated at room temperature); 3 cups cake flour; 5 tbsp. strong coffee; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1-1/3 tbsp. cocoa; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 boxes confectioners' sugar; 6 tbsp. strong coffee; 2 sticks butter (softened); 2 tsp. vanilla; 1-1/3 tbsp. cocoa

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (room temperature)
2-1/2 cup sugar
5 eggs (separated at room temperature)
3 cups cake flour
5 tbsp. strong coffee
1 tsp. baking soda
1-1/3 tbsp. cocoa
1 cup buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 boxes confectioners' sugar
6 tbsp. strong coffee
2 sticks butter (softened)
2 tsp. vanilla
1-1/3 tbsp. cocoa

1
Cream butter and sugar.
2
Add egg yolks one at a time.
3
Sift dry ingredients together.
4
Mix cocoa with buttermilk.
5
Add dry ingredients and liquid to batter alternately.
6
Add vanilla and fold in beaten egg whites that have been beaten until stiff but not dry.
7
Bake in 3 layers for 40 minutes at 350F.
8
Frosting: Add all ingredients and beat until creamy.
9
Spread on cake.
10
If the frosting looks too thick add coffee, if too thin add more confectioners' sugar.

2241

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

201

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (room temperature), 2-1/2 cup sugar, 5 eggs (separated at room temperature), 3 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, Hundred Dollar 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.

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