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Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

	Lanijoy / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago This was the gold standard for birthday cakes while my children were growing up. Except for the disastrous Raggedy Ann cake one year. It takes a little time but it's so worth it. Prep:45m Cook:30m Servings:10	Lanijoy
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Ingredients

CAKE:

2 oz. unsweetened chocolate

1/2 c. butter

1 1/2 c. sugar

4 egg yolks, beaten thoroughly

1/2 c. milk

1 3/4 c. cake flour

2 rounded teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 egg whites

FROSTING;

3 oz. package cream cheese

1/3 stick butter

3 T. cream or evaporated milk

FILLING:

1 1/4 c. powdered sugar

3 T. cocoa

1 T. butter

1 T. hot coffee

pinch salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg white

Directions

Dissolve chocolate in boiling water;

Cream together butter and sugar;

Add 4 egg yolks, one at a time; beat thoroughly;

Add melted chocolate, mix well;

Add milk, flour, baking powder and vanilla

Beat 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form, then stir carefully into batter with a pinch of salt.

Bake at 350 in 2 layer pans, lightly greased and floured.

Bake for 1/2 hour, check at 25 minutes.

FROSTING:

Cream together cream cheese, butter and cream;

Add enough powdered sugar to get a good spreading consistency.

CHOCOLATE FILLING:

Beat all ingredients together well and add 1 stiffly beaten egg white

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Comments

jett2whit 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Yummy - gotta be good for ya...chocolate is derived from a cocoa bean, which is a vegetable...right?

lanijoy 1 year, 2 months ago said:
You got it! Actually, I have found a source of chocolate that is basically just its fiber and good whatevers (antioxidants?): cocoa nibs. Dang. I add them to recipes or sprinkle on stuff and feel healthy! But chocolate cake tastes better. Thanks!

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