CHOCOLATE-FLECKED LAYER CAKE WITH MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING
It's our new go-to special-occasion cake: a tall, tender beauty that's sophisticated yet easy to make. What saves the lush milk chocolate frosting from being cloying is the addition of tangy sour cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans, and line with parchment. Butter paper, and flour pans. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat together butter and sugars with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in yolk and eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Fold in chocolate.
- Divide batter between pans, and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Bake until deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans 20 minutes. Invert cakes, remove pans and parchment, and let cool completely, right side up, on wire racks.
- Cut each cake in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Place 1 bottom layer on a platter or cake stand, and spread evenly with 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat with a second layer and another 3/4 cup frosting. Place third layer on top, and spread with another 3/4 cup frosting. Place fourth layer on top. Spread entire cake with remaining frosting (about 2 3/4 cups), smoothing top and sides. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, uncovered, up to 2 days; if refrigerated, let cake come to room temperature before serving.
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sara khan
[email protected]I love the chocolate flecks in this cake! They add a nice touch of texture and flavor.
Lakeesha Wilson
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect texture for a chocolate cake.
Sultan Productions
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out great and my family loved it!
THAMIPILLAL SHANMUGAM
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.
Inam Mubarak
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The frosting was especially delicious.
Christopher Talton
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Tevin Watkins
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Kevin Thompson
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had!
Ammer Ambrocio
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it never fails to impress. It's my favorite chocolate cake recipe!
Rahaf Amr
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.
Shanta Limbu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The frosting was especially delicious.
Sechaba Mokgahlane
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Levi Sinner
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover! It's rich, moist, and decadent.
Nicholas Donahue
[email protected]I love the chocolate flecks in this cake! They add a nice touch of texture and flavor.
Hunter G
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried it!
Bipin Yadav
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Madison Kercenneck
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
C4 OFFICIAL YT
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the frosting is perfectly sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Alonic Heart
[email protected]I made this cake for a friend's birthday party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. The cake is really easy to make, and the results are amazing.
Nahz OFF
[email protected]This chocolate cake was a hit with my family! The layers were moist and fluffy, and the milk chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. I loved the flecks of chocolate throughout the cake, which added a nice texture and flavor.