BLACK-AND-WHITE LAYER CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch-round cake pans and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess. Combine the butter, milk and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Transfer to a large bowl, add the cocoa powder and granulated sugar and whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla into the cocoa mixture, then stir in the flour mixture in two additions until just combined (it's OK if there are a few small lumps). Divide the batter between the prepared pans; tap the pans against the counter to remove any air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 35 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth; let cool. Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the melted white chocolate until combined. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy; beat in the vanilla. (If the frosting is too soft to spread, chill about 15 minutes.)
- Place one cake layer on a platter and spread with one-third of the frosting. Top with the second cake layer; cover the whole cake with the remaining frosting. Top with shaved white and dark chocolate.
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tony cano
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was grainy.
Antonio Barragan Jr
[email protected]Overall, this was a good cake. It was moist and flavorful, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Nozurol Islam
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would try a different recipe next time.
ivanplayzroblox
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.
Elijah Higgins
[email protected]This cake is so impressive looking, and it tastes even better than it looks. I highly recommend it!
Moses Nirl
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Rashid Khan Chachar
[email protected]This cake was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The cake was delicious and the frosting was perfect. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Racheal Petee
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and it was a huge success! She loved the way it looked, and she said it was the best cake she had ever had. I'm definitely going to make this cake again.
Hiba Festakli
[email protected]This was my first time making a layer cake, and I was really pleased with the results. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a classic black and white
Prime Minster
[email protected]A bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a great cake. The contrasting colors of the frosting made it look very elegant.
Andrew ssekiranda
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and this is one of the best black and white layer cakes I've ever made. The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Paige thomas
[email protected]This black and white layer cake was a showstopper! It was moist and fluffy, with the perfect balance of sweetness. The frosting was rich and creamy, and the cake was decorated beautifully. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasio