VELVET COCOA CAKE WITH INSTANT BUTTERCREAM
Indulge in a slice of rich chocolate cake made with buttermilk, butter, and plenty of cocoa powder. It's topped with a super easy buttercream recipe that uses marshmallow cream for the base, plus two kinds of chocolate-cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well incorporated. Beat in vanilla.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Scrape bowl as needed.
- Pour batter into pans. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before inverting cakes onto rack to cool completely.
- Make the buttercream: In mixing bowl, beat butter and marshmallow cream until fluffy. Beat in cocoa, chocolate, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon water. If too thin, refrigerate about 5 minutes.
- Place one layer on platter. Spread top with 1 cup buttercream. Place second layer on top. Frost entire cake with remaining buttercream.
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Gobindo Das
das@aol.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
mp3 skater
skater@hotmail.co.ukThis cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet delicious.
Sheryl Brown
b-sheryl@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Milad Ahmed
milad_a83@aol.comThis cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Sindiswa Lusanda
l.sindiswa@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.
Shrabon Dey
shrabon-dey@hotmail.comThis cake is very time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake.
Abrar Alam
a_a6@aol.comOverall, this cake was a disappointment. I wouldn't recommend it.
Kenneth jones
kennethj@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is missing some important instructions. I had to guess at a few things.
Dr Alpha
d_a99@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture.
Ochola Robertoyik
robertoyik-o@gmail.comThe cake was a little dry, but the frosting was good.
Khus Gurung
g-khus@hotmail.co.ukThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Md bossa
mdb@hotmail.comThis cake is so delicious! I highly recommend it.
Rehab khan Khan1234
kr79@aol.comI love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.
Tchai
tchai@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful. The buttercream frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Josh Doris
djosh2@gmail.comI've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Shahid
shahid@hotmail.comI made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Banjo Emmanuel
banjo-e@hotmail.comThis recipe was a lifesaver! I was in a pinch for a dessert to bring to a potluck and this cake came together in no time. It was a huge success and everyone loved it.
dilber dilber
dilber_dilber56@yahoo.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends!
Himesh Sunar
sunar_h@gmail.comThis cake was absolutely divine! The texture was incredibly moist and fluffy, and the cocoa flavor was rich and decadent. The buttercream frosting was the perfect complement, adding a touch of sweetness without being overly cloying. I will definitely