CHOCOLATE LAYERED CAKE
You can "halve" your cake and eat it, too, when you make Verna Mae Floyd's chocolaty classic for two. "My mother came up with this delicious dessert after we kids left the nest," she explains from Highlands, Texas. "Today, I split this tempting two-layer treat with my husband."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough water to achieve spreading consistency., Cut cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005 calories, Fat 39g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 160g carbohydrate (121g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
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Nathan Mcgory
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The layers didn't rise properly and the frosting was runny.
Yohannes Lemma
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the cake turned out dry and crumbly.
Mr Technology Hecker
[email protected]Overall, I thought the cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I would have liked, and the frosting was a bit too sweet.
Tile Fixers
[email protected]The layers were a bit unevenly baked, but the frosting was smooth and creamy.
Juandre Nobrega
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and looked beautiful, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste.
shuvo das
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Racheal Achimi
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The layers are so moist and tender, and the chocolate frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mostafa Eid
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I love that it's not too sweet.
Jiban Neupane
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out perfect. The layers were evenly baked and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Cross Islands
[email protected]Wow! This cake is amazing! The layers were so moist and the frosting was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.
MOGALE JOHANNES
[email protected]This chocolate layered cake was a hit at my dinner party! The moist and fluffy layers paired perfectly with the rich chocolate frosting. It was a delightful dessert that everyone enjoyed.