Rich Four Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Rich Four Layer Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 large eggs; 1 cup water; 2 (16 ounce) containers chocolate frosting; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted; 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup mayonnaise
3 large eggs
1 cup water
2 (16 ounce) containers chocolate frosting
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Spray 2 8-inch cake pans with non-stock cooking spray. Line bottoms with wax or parchment paper and spray paper. Dust with flour; set aside.
2
Cake: Beat devil's food cake mix, cocoa, mayonnaise, eggs and water until blended. Beat two more minutes on high. Divide cake batter evenly into two pans.
3
Bake about 35 minutes or until tests done. Cool for 20 minutes in pans and then remove onto racks. Peel off paper to cool completely.
4
Filling: Whisk frosting, sour cream and vanilla. Transfer 1 1/2 cups into a medium bowl and stir in almonds and coconut; set aside.
5
Frost the Cake: Using a serrated knife, split each cake in half. Place one layer, split side down, on serving platter. Place 1/3 of filling on top of layer and spread evenly. Repeat with following layers until final cake layer. Spread frosting over the top and sides of cake. Can store up to 4 days.

940

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* 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: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Rich Four Layer Chocolate 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.

Rich Four Layer Chocolate Cake

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