Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing Recipe

Indulge in the legendary Hundred Dollar Chocolate Cake! This decadent dessert, rumored to have cost a fortune in early 20th-century Chicago, boasts a shockingly moist texture thanks to a secret mayonnaise-based batter. The intensely rich chocolate cake is perfectly complemented by a luscious buttercream frosting. Uncover the mystery behind this historical recipe and bake a masterpiece today! (Note: The $100 price tag story is unverified but adds to the cake's intriguing lore.)

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 454.9 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing

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How to Make Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and mayonnaise until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream frosting:
  11. In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
  12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
  13. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
  14. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with half of the frosting.
  15. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

138g

Fat

43g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing?

Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing?

Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing has approximately 454.9 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing?

The key ingredients for Hundred Dollar Cake With Buttercream Icing are Flour, Sugar, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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