COCOA LAYER CAKE
Provided by Alice Medrich
Categories Cake Mixer Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Valentine's Day High Fiber Birthday Family Reunion Potluck Butter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For cake:
- Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line with parchment paper rounds; butter parchment. Whisk cocoa and 1/2 cup warm water in small bowl. Whisk buttermilk and 1/2 cup water in another small bowl. Sift flour, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat both sugars and butter in large bowl until pale yellow and fluffy (mixture will appear granular), about 5 minutes. With mixer running, gradually add beaten eggs, then beat until smooth and fluffy, about 15 seconds. Add cocoa mixture; beat to blend. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk mixture in 2 additions, beating to blend after each addition. Divide batter among pans (about 1 3/4 cups each).
- Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, reversing pans halfway through baking, about 18 minutes. Cool completely in pans on racks.
- For frosting:
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, and 1/2 teaspoon (scant) salt. Gradually stir in cream. Stir until mixture is very hot and just begins to simmer at edges. Reduce heat to low; stir 1 minute to let flavors blend. Transfer to medium bowl; stir in vanilla (frosting will resemble chocolate sauce). Chill until just thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Let stand at room temperature.
- Run knife around cake sides. Carefully invert 1 cake onto plate (cake is very tender); peel off parchment. Spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Invert second cake onto palm of hand. Position cake 2 inches above frosted cake layer. Carefully slide cake onto first cake layer. Peel off parchment. Spread cake with 1⁄2 cup frosting. Repeat with third cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; let stand at room temperature.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Joseph Joseph
[email protected]I loved this cake! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the layers were moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.
Daddy James
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and tasted delicious! The chocolate frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Bani Xolani
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect chocolate cake for any occasion.
Bobbi Brothers
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The layers were moist and the frosting was creamy.
Charlynn Librando
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake! It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
M__ DAWOOD__
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the chocolate flavor was still good.
Razak Ali
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect chocolate cake for any occasion.
Egba Terry
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and tasted delicious! The chocolate frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Shorif shoriful
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the chocolate flavor and the moist layers. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Kuwait1 11
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The layers were dry and the frosting was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Erika Susiyati
[email protected]I loved this cake! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the layers were moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.
Mawunyo Dotse
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chocolate cake recipe.
Idemudia Stephen
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
ifeoma ezenwalie
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The layers were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and rich.
Maria Ailken
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a huge success! He loved the chocolate frosting and the moist layers. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Ajgor Matubber
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the layers are perfectly moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Sancho
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I was impressed with how moist and flavorful it was.
kitesi Adella
[email protected]This cocoa layer cake was a delightful treat! The layers were moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. It was a hit with my family and friends.