Ingredients for Chocolate Layer Cake For 2
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Milk (add 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency)
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) softened butter
- Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
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How to Make Chocolate Layer Cake For 2
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) shortening and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients (step 2) and 3/4 cup milk to the creamed mixture, alternating between dry and wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) softened butter.
- Add 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cake is completely cool, carefully slice it horizontally into two layers.
- Frost the top of the bottom layer with 1/2 cup of frosting.
- Place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
495g
Fat
103g
Carbs
53g
