Sweet Dreams Bakery Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting Recipe

Name: Sweet Dreams Bakery Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cold water; 1 cup corn oil; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips, divided; FROSTING; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1/2 cup full-fat milk (I used half and half cream); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder, plus; 3 tablespoons sifted unsweetened cocoa powder

Servings: persons

CAKE
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1 cup corn oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
FROSTING
1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup full-fat milk (I used half and half cream)
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder, plus
3 tablespoons sifted unsweetened cocoa powder

1
For the cake; set oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3
Butter and flour three 9-inch cake pans or butter and line bottoms with parchment paper.
4
In a medium bowl sift first 5 ingredients into a medium bowl.
5
In a large bowl mix the water, oil and vanilla, then whisk in dry ingredients until well blended.
6
Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
7
Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the batter in each pan.
8
Bake cakes about 25-30 minutes or until they test done.
9
Cool completely.
10
For frosting; beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy.
11
Gradually beat in 3 cups confectioners sugar.
12
Beat in 6 tablespoons milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
13
Add in sifted cocoa and remaining 2 cups confectioners sugar; beat until well blended (adding in more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency).
14
Place 1 cake layer on a plate, chocolate chip side up, then spread about 2/3 cup frosting over the cake.
15
Top with second cake layer chocolate chip side up, then spread 2/3 cup frosting over.
16
Top with remaining cake layer chocolate chip side up, then spread frosting over sides and top of the cake.
17
Decorate as desired.

2458

kcal

Calories

Fat

493

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: CAKE, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Sweet Dreams Bakery Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting 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.

Sweet Dreams Bakery Chocolate Cake With Cocoa Frosting

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