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Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake Pt 2 Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 c Cake Flour; Note 2
  • 1 c Boiling Water
  • 1 ts Baking Soda
  • Fudgy Chocolate Frosting; See Recipe
  • 4 tb Unsalted Butter; Note 1
  • Nonstick Canola Cooking Spray
  • 1/2 c Lowfat Buttermilk
  • 2 lg Egg Whites
  • 2 oz Bittersweet Chocolate; Or Nonsweet Chocolate
  • 1 lg Egg
  • 1 3/4 c Sugar
  • 2 ts Instant Expresso Powder
  • 1/2 c Cocoa Powder; Note 3

Directions
  • Step #1 Note 1: 1/2 stick unsalted butter, at room temp Note 2: Not self-rising (spoon into measuring c & level top) Note 3: Spoon cocoa into measuring c & level top New Creaming Method Mom's Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe used whole eggs, sour cream, & two sticks of butter.
  • Step #2 I knew that if I just kept at it, I could come up with an equally great cake that I could serve to my family without the pangs of guilt.
  • Step #3 Here is my version, dark glory, in all of its deep, my daughter Elizabeth's favorite.
  • Step #4 (Because of the cake's low fat content, it can be a little tricky - just follow the directions exactly, & you'll be fine.
  • Step #5 ) position a rack in the center of the oven & preheat to 350F.
  • Step #6 Lightly spray two 8" round nonstick cake pans with oil.
  • Step #7 Line the bottoms of the pans with rounds of waxed paper & spray again.
  • Step #8 Melt the chocolate: Chocolate burns easily, so be careful when melting.
  • Step #9 Place the unsliced square of chocolate on a piece of aluminum foil & put it in the oven while it is preheating.
  • Step #10 It will take about 10 min for the chocolate to melt-check it often & press it with your finger to gauge its progress.
  • Step #11 If you want to speed the process, chop the chocolate in even pieces & place it on the foil.
  • Step #12 When the chocolate has melted, let it cool until tepid & scrape it into the batter with a rubber spatula.
  • Step #13 Chocolate can also be melted in a microwave oven.
  • Step #14 Place one oz or more of finely sliced chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, two to four mins, and microwave on Medium (50 percent) checking every once in awhile until the chocolate looks shiny (it won't look melted), depending on the brand.
  • Step #15 let this stand for thirty seconds or so, then stir to see if it is melted enough.
  • Step #16 The classic way to melt chocolate is in the top part of a double boiler over very hot, but not simmering water.
  • Step #17 Sometimes it is more efficient to put the finely sliced chocolate in a small heatproof bowl & place over a small saucepan of water.
  • Step #18 In any case, be sure that no water comes in contact with the chocolate, or it will firm up or "seize.
  • Step #19 " Let cool until tepid.
  • Step #20 In a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer set at medium sped, scraping down the sides of the c with a rubber spatula, beat the sugar & butter until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs, about 2 min.
  • Step #21 Beat in the melted chocolate.
  • Step #22 Add the buttermilk, egg, & egg whites & beat until smooth.
  • Step #23 In a medium bowl, whisk the flour & cocoa until well mixd.
  • Step #24 (If there cocoa is lumpy, after measuring, sift it, onto a piece of waxed paper).
  • Step #25 With a spoon, mix the four mixture into the wet ingredients, scraping down the sides & bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Step #26 Mix until smooth.
  • Step #27 Dissolve the coffee in the boiling water.
  • Step #28 Hold the coffee mixture over the mixing bowl & add the baking soda, as the mixture may foam over.
  • Step #29 Add to the batter.
  • Step #30 Stir until smooth.
  • Step #31 The batter will be very thin.
  • Step #32 Divide it equally between the prepared pans.
  • Step #33 bake this until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans, about 30 min.
  • Step #34 (You can't test this cake by pressing the center as it has a thin crisp top crust).
  • Step #35 Do not overbake.
  • Step #36 Do not open the oven until the last 5 mins of baking.
  • Step #37 Cool in the pans on wire cake racks for 10 min.
  • Step #38 Invert onto the racks & remove the waxed paper.
  • Step #39 Turn right side up & cool completely.
  • Step #40 Using a serrated cake knife, trim the top rusts off each cake layer.
  • Step #41 Place one cake, flat side up, on a serving platter.
  • Step #42 Spread with about 1/2 C frosting.
  • Step #43 Place the other layer, round side up, on the bottom layer.
  • Step #44 Frost the top of the cake with the remaining frosting and serve.
  • Step #45 Jeff & I had a piece of this cake & it was very, very good!! I was so pleased with the flavor & texture.
  • Step #46 Entered into MasterCook & tested for you by Reggie & Jeff Dwork reggie@reggie.
  • Step #47 com Nutrition according to the book: Each Serving: About 322 Cal(5% from Protein, 70% from Carb, 24% from Fat), 61g Carb, 9g Fat (5g Sat Fat), 5g Pro, 31mg Chol, 100mg Sod continued in part 2.
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