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Grandmas Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 pound milk chocolate, melted
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
12 ounces unsalted butter, softened
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening, 2/3 cup milk and vanilla and beat on medium speed until shortening is incorporated, about 2 min. Add remaining 1/3 cup milk and eggs and beat 2 min.

3. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 30 to 35 min. Cool in pans 15 min, then turn out and cool completely.

4. Make frosting: Combine melted chocolate and butter and stir on medium-low speed until creamy and glossy, about 2 min.

5. Trim domed tops from cakes. Place one layer on a cake plate and spread with 3/4 cup frosting, then top with second layer. Cover entire cake with remaining frosting.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Makes: 10 to 12 servings
Serving size: 1 slice Prep 30 mins Oven 350°F 30 mins to 35 mins Start to Finish1 hr 40 mins

 

 

 

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