Decadent Chocolate Buttermilk Layer Cake

Ingredients

Cake:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk

Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup shortening and 1 3/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is thoroughly incorporated before adding the next.
4. Stir in 2 oz of melted unsweetened baking chocolate, mixing well until combined.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth.

Step 2: Bake the Cakes
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Frosting
10. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
11. Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake
12. Once the cakes have completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
13. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
14. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.

Total Time

PT1H15M
1 hour and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

- Chocolate Cake
- Layer Cake
- Buttermilk Cake
- Homemade Dessert
- Cake Frosting
- Baking Recipe
- Decadent Desserts
- Chocolate Lovers
- Sweet Treats
- Oven-Baked Cake

Recipe Yield

Feeds 8 adults

Calories

Approximately 3,000 calories for the entire cake

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