MRS. STEIN'S CHOCOLATE CAKE
Provided by Sarabeth Levine
Categories Cake Mixer Chocolate Egg Brunch Dessert Bake Christmas Valentine's Day New Year's Day Party Potluck Butter Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour the inside of a 8 to 10-cup fluted tube pan and tap out the excess flour.
- 2. Combine the milk and lemon juice in a glass measuring cup. Let stand in a warm place (near the preheating oven) while preparing the rest of the batter; the milk will curdle. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt together into a medium bowl.
- 3. Bring 1/2 inch of water to a simmer in a small saucepan, and turn off the heat. Place the chocolate in a custard cup or ramekin and set in the hot water. Let stand until the chocolate is melted, then remove from the water, being careful not to splash any water into the chocolate, and stir until smooth. Let stand until tepid.
- 4. Beat the butter in the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in the sugar, then add the vanilla. Beat until the mixture is very light in color and texture, scraping occasionally, about 4 minutes. Gradually beat in the eggs. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Beat in the cooled chocolate. In thirds, alternating with two equal additions of the milk mixture, add the flour mixture, scraping down the bowl and beating until smooth after each addition. Spoon the batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 5. Bake until the top of the cake springs back when gently pressed with your finger, and a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert and unmold the cake onto the rack and cool completely. Sift a light coating of confectioners' sugar on top, if using. (The cake can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 2 days.)
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Frank Franklin
[email protected]This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The cake is so moist and the chocolate flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.
Racquel Dela cruz
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she absolutely loved it! It was a huge hit at the party. The cake was moist and delicious, and the frosting was creamy and rich. I would definitely make this cake again.
Samer Samers
[email protected]This cake was a little bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it! The cake was very moist and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. The frosting was also very good. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate and
aynaz noroozian
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate.
Donall Kennan
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this cake. It was dry and crumbly, and the chocolate flavor was very weak. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this cake.
Kay dot
[email protected]I made this cake for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best chocolate cake they had ever had. I thought it was a little too sweet, but they didn't seem to mind. Overall, it's a great cake for kids.
Anoush Akmal
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time. The cake was very moist and the frosting was creamy and delicious.
M Zakria
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I have to admit that this one was pretty good. It wasn't too sweet and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate.
Ayodele Adaja
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. I used a dark chocolate frosting and it was divine. I will definitely be making this cake again for future parties.
JB Biplop
[email protected]I made this cake for my wife's birthday and she loved it! It was super easy to make and it didn't take long at all. The cake was very moist and the frosting was creamy and delicious. We will definitely be making this cake again.
Ahtesham Ul Haq
[email protected]This chocolate cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and rich, and the chocolate flavor is amazing. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.