Special Occasion Cake Recipe

Name: Special Occasion Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 4 Land O Lakes Eggs (whites only); 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons creme de cacao; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled; 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 3 ounces white chocolate, melted, cooled; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream; White and dark chocolate leaves

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
4 Land O Lakes Eggs (whites only)
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons creme de cacao
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
3 ounces white chocolate, melted, cooled
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream
White and dark chocolate leaves

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour three (8-inch) round cake pans; set aside.
3
Combine all cake ingredients except creme de cacao in bowl.
4
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until all ingredients are moistened.
5
Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth.
6
Pour into prepared pans.
7
Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans.
9
Cool completely.
10
Combine all filling ingredients in bowl.
11
Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy; set aside.
12
Combine all frosting ingredients in bowl.
13
Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy.
14
Place 1 layer on serving plate.
15
Poke top of cake all over with fork; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons creme de cacao.
16
Spread with 1/2 filling.
17
Place second cake layer on top.
18
Poke top of cake all over with fork; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons creme de cacao.
19
Spread with remaining filling.
20
Place third cake layer on top.
21
Poke top of cake all over with fork; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons creme de cacao.
22
Frost entire cake with frosting.
23
If desired, garnish with chocolate leaves.

1685

kcal

Calories

Fat

231

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Special Occasion 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.

Special Occasion Cake

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