NEW ENGLAND HEIRLOOM CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Walnut     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups firmly packed golden brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
Bittersweet Chocolate frosting
13 walnut halves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bottoms of three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with waxed paper.
  • Mix flour, soda, and salt in small bowl. Using electric mixer, cream butter in large bowl until light. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yolks, then melted chocolate. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake until tester inserted in centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer cakes to racks and cool 5 minutes. Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen. Unmold cakes onto paper towel-lined racks. Cool completely.
  • Peel paper off cakes. Place 1 cake layer on platter. Slide waxed paper strips just under sides of cake. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over, Top with second cake layer. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third cake layer. Spread remaining frosting decoratively over top and sides of cake. Remove waxed paper strips. Arrange walnuts around top edge and center of cake if desired. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; store at room temperature.)

Veronica Owens
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This is the best New England heirloom cake recipe I've ever tried!


saqlainmehmood kani
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


karanja karumbi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and flavorful.


Lolo Shiban
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This cake is so good! I love the combination of spices and the moist, tender crumb.


Dwayne Lacruze
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for a potluck or bake sale.


Saniya Acktar
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This is the perfect cake for any occasion. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


just Katee
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments on it when I make it.


BDB Gaming
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This cake is a family favorite! It's always a crowd-pleaser.


fuseini Nubanie
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Movie Hit
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This is the best New England heirloom cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Aaron Google
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to gatherings.


Xeno
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for potlucks, birthday parties, and just because.


Mohammad Nayeem
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and flavorful. My family loved it.


Olayinka Ayobami
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This cake is so good! I love the combination of spices and the moist, tender crumb. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.


mdjannat nayem
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I've been looking for a classic New England heirloom cake recipe, and this one is perfect! It's easy to follow and produces a delicious, moist cake.


Judy Gmura
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This cake was a hit at my family gathering! It was moist, flavorful, and had a beautiful crumb. I'll definitely be making it again.