Chocolatier Classic Chocolate Cake and Creamy Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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Chocolatier Classic Chocolate Cake and Creamy Chocolate Frosting
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & flour two 9 round baking pans or one 13 x9 baking pan.
  2. FOR THE CAKE, in small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda & salt.
  3. In large mixer bowl, beat together sugar, butter & vanilla extract.
  4. Add eggs to butter mixture, & beat 1 minute.
  5. To the butter mixture, add melted, cooled chocolate, & beat.
  6. Alternately beat flour mixture & milk into butter mixture.
  7. Spoon & spread into prepared baking pan(s).
  8. Bake 25-30 minutes FOR THE TWO ROUND PANS, or 30-32 minutes FOR THE 13 x9 PAN, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. If using round pans, cool 20 minutes, then invert onto wire rack(s) to cool completely.
  10. FOR THE FROSTING, microwave butter & chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe mixer bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds.
  11. Stir, & if parts remain unmelted, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth.
  12. Cool to room temperature.
  13. Beat 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla & salt into chocolate mixture until creamy.
  14. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar alternately with milk until smooth.
  15. Frost the cake before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 554.36 Kcal (2321 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.47g 41%
Cholesterol 99.32mg 33%
Sodium 262.96mg 11%
Potassium 189.68mg 4%
Total Carbs 74.59g 25%
Sugars 55.68g 223%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 8%
Protein 5.6g 11%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 55.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 377.83 Kcal (1582 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.04g 41%
Cholesterol 67.7mg 33%
Sodium 179.22mg 11%
Potassium 129.28mg 4%
Total Carbs 50.84g 25%
Sugars 37.95g 223%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 8%
Protein 3.82g 11%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.3mg 11%
Calcium 38mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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