CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

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This is a chocolate lover's dream! It will definitely satisfy any chocolate craving you may have. I often make this cake for birthdays or other special occasions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 large eggs
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING:
2/3 cup butter, softened
5-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in the chocolate chips. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Combine sugar and cocoa; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla; beat well. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 924 calories, Fat 44g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 133g carbohydrate (101g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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