Seven-Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Seven-Layer Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 7 large eggs separated; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup cake flour sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound chocolate; 3 tablespoons water cold; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 pound butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

7 large eggs separated
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cake flour sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound chocolate
3 tablespoons water cold
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 pound butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Beat egg yokes until thick and lemon colored.
2
Add confectioners' sugar gradually, beating constantly.
3
Sift flour and salt together and fold into yolk mixture.
4
Beat egg whites until stiff enough to hold a peak and fold in lightly.
5
Line seven-layer cake pans with paper and grease the paper.
6
Divide batter evenly among pans and bake in moderate oven for 12 minutes.
7
Remove from pans at once.
8
For the frosting, heat chocolate and water in the top of double boiler.
9
Mix eggs and sugar thoroughly, combine with melted chocolate and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
10
Remove from heat; add butter and beat until well blended.
11
Add vanilla and continue beating until filling is stiff enough to spread.
12
Cover each layer and top and sides of cake with filling.

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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: 7 large eggs separated, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup cake flour sifted, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Seven-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.

Seven-Layer Chocolate Cake

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