CLAIM JUMPER'S CHOCOLATE MOTHERLODE CAKE

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This recipe comes from the Claim Jumper Restaurant in Colorado. We ate there several years ago and my daughter loved this cake. Definitely something for the serious chocolate lover.

Provided by kmdipaolo

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 eggs
3 cups sugar
6 tablespoons butter (softened)
3 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 3/4 cups flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups boiling water
3 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Add first seven ingredients into a mixing bowl, mixing well in between each ingredient.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and soda, and salt and add to mixing bowl.
  • Fold the boilingwater into the ingredients in the mixing bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Grease and flour six 8" round baking pans.
  • Pour batter equally into each of the pans.
  • Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips into each pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes on a rack, then remove from pans.
  • When completely cool, ice with Chocolate Motherlode Frosting (recipe#109447).
  • Coat with nuts if desired.
  • Cake will keep for 3 days if covered and chill.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Madam X
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


MD Zahangir
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This cake is so rich and chocolatey, it's like a chocolate lover's dream come true.


Kalid Mohammed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Alexandra Carrillo
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the frosting was grainy.


Kendall Hayes
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. However, the frosting was a bit too runny.


Itx Zainii
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Christal Doss
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Suraj Chy
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's rich and decadent, and the frosting is to die for.


Redneck Tv
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was easy to make and turned out perfect.


Saira Ashraf
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This cake was absolutely delicious! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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