Mahogany Cake Recipe

Name: Mahogany Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 7 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated; 1/2 cup boiling water; 4 eggs; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
7 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated
1/2 cup boiling water
4 eggs
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Combine butter, sugar, chocolate, and boiling water in a large mixing bowl; beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2
Dissolve soda in buttermilk; set aside. Combine flour and baking powder; add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla
3
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 325u00b0 for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove the layers from pans, and let cool completely.
4
Spread the filling between layers; spread top and sides of the cooled cake with Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting.

2623

kcal

Calories

153

Fat

284

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, 7 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated, 1/2 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Mahogany 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.

Mahogany Cake

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