CHOCOLATE RING CAKE
Black walnuts add a flavor twist to this scrumptious, from-scratch cake. I loved to lick the remnants of the sweet, chocolate frosting from Mom's stainless steel bowl. -Joann Jensen (daughter), Lowell, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir chocolate and boiling water until chocolate is melted; cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture., Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk, sugar, chocolate, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a mixer for 15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 39g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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Shivanjni Lata
[email protected]I will definitely be making this cake again.
ParkashSonani Pk
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Asmat Bilal
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Mk madman
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and impossible to resist.
Gift Joy
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This cake is just okay.
Dwayne Gray (Dewey)
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and it makes a beautiful presentation.
angela kyalo
[email protected]I made this cake for my wife's birthday and she was so happy! She said it was the best chocolate cake she's ever had.
Shahbaz RK
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.
Shaukat Shekh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful.
Joe Johns
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time.
JEAN PHILIPPE M
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! It was a big hit with all the kids.
Haley Lucero
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Kitty Gaga
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sameer Ahmed
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent! The chocolate flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it.
Broken Noor
[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.
Obasa Sunday
[email protected]This chocolate ring cake was a hit at my last dinner party! It was easy to make and turned out so moist and delicious. Everyone loved it!