Directions:
- Chocolate Cake:
- Grease two 8-inch (2L) springform pans or grease two 8-inch (1.2 L) round metal cake pans and line bottoms with parchment or waxed paper. Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, 1 at a time; beat in vanilla.
- In separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- With wooden spoon, stir into butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of buttermilk.
- Spoon into prepared pans, smoothing tops.
- Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Let cool on racks for 20 minutes. Remove from pans; let cool completely on racks.
- (Make-ahead: Wrap layers separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 day or overwrap with heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.)
- Cut each cake horizontally into 2 layers.
- Chocolate Icing:.
- In bowl, beat butter until fluffy; gradually beat in cream.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Beat in icing sugar, 1 cup (250 mL) at a time.
- Beat in melted chocolate until fluffy and smooth.
- Place 1 layer, cut side up, on cake plate. Slide strips of waxed paper between cake and plate.
- Spread cut side with about 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the icing; cover with remaining half, cut side down.
- Spread top with another 3/4 cup (75 mL) of the icing.
- Repeat with remaining layers, spreading remaining icing over side and top.
- Garnish with fresh sliced Strawberries (optional).
- Remove paper strips. (Make ahead: Cover loosely and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Let come to room temperature before serving.).
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1051.88 Kcal (4404 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 461.53 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 51.28g | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 137.88mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 436.24mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 606.67mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 146.04g | 49% | |
| Sugars | 85.52g | 342% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.84g | 31% | |
| Protein | 13.19g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 63.1mg | 105% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.5mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 139.5mg | 14% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 280.16 Kcal (1173 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 122.92 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.66g | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 36.72mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 116.19mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 161.58mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 38.9g | 49% | |
| Sugars | 22.78g | 342% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.09g | 31% | |
| Protein | 3.51g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 16.8mg | 105% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 37.1mg | 14% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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