Kittencal's Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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Kittencal's Best Deep Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
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Directions:

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line bottoms of two buttered 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar, until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Beat in vanilla and coffee granules.
  6. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
  7. Add the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, in three additions, scraping down the sides of bowl each time.
  8. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  10. Turn onto a rack and remove paper.
  11. Cool and frost.
  12. FOR FROSTING: Beat butter until creamy.
  13. Blend in cream and vanilla; beat until very smooth.
  14. Add the cocoa and icing sugar.
  15. Beat on high for 45 seconds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 973.26 Kcal (4075 kJ)
Calories from fat 347.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.63g 59%
Cholesterol 129.29mg 43%
Sodium 797.73mg 33%
Potassium 527.32mg 11%
Total Carbs 144.09g 48%
Sugars 74.87g 299%
Dietary Fiber 3.78g 15%
Protein 13.96g 28%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 166.2mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 387.02 Kcal (1620 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.36g 59%
Cholesterol 51.41mg 43%
Sodium 317.22mg 33%
Potassium 209.69mg 11%
Total Carbs 57.3g 48%
Sugars 29.77g 299%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 15%
Protein 5.55g 28%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 1.7mg 24%
Calcium 66.1mg 17%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.9
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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