VELVET COCOA CAKE WITH INSTANT BUTTERCREAM

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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

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light-brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 jars (7.5 ounces each) marshmallow cream
2/3 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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.

Gobindo Das
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


mp3 skater
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet delicious.


Sheryl Brown
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Milad Ahmed
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Sindiswa Lusanda
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.


Shrabon Dey
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This cake is very time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake.


Abrar Alam
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Overall, this cake was a disappointment. I wouldn't recommend it.


Kenneth jones
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This recipe is missing some important instructions. I had to guess at a few things.


Dr Alpha
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Ochola Robertoyik
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was good.


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


Md bossa
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This cake is so delicious! I highly recommend it.


Rehab khan Khan1234
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I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Tchai
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The buttercream frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


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


Shahid
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I 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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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


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