Ingredients for Thin Layer Chocolate Cake
- Butter Recipe Cake Mix
- Eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (for icing), 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (for cake)
- Sour Cream
- 2 cups granulated sugar (for cake and icing)
- Oil
- Water
- Hersheys Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup milk (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing), 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cake)
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How to Make Thin Layer Chocolate Cake
- **Prepare the Cake Batter:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in 1 cup buttermilk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- **Prepare the Cake Pans:** Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- **Bake the Cake Layers:** Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Make the Fudge Icing:** In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup milk, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- **Cook the Icing:** Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the icing thickens.
- **Assemble the Cake:** Once the cake layers are completely cool, frost each layer with a generous amount of the fudge icing, stacking them on top of each other. Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining icing.
- **Chill and Serve:** Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to allow the icing to set. Slice and serve this delightful, layered chocolate cake!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
295g
Fat
57g
Carbs
33g
