Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this moist and rich chocolate cake, a treasured family recipe from Sabbath Day Lake, Maine! This show-stopping dessert was a massive hit at our last dinner party – its incredible flavor and texture will leave everyone wanting more. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 425 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce

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How to Make Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the vanilla sauce:
  9. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  10. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is slightly thickened.
  11. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  12. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with the vanilla sauce. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with remaining vanilla sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

167g

Fat

57g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce?

Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce?

Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce has approximately 425 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Cake W Vanilla Sauce are Cake Flour, Salt, Baking Soda, Cocoa, Sugar, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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