Shotts Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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Shotts Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake
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  1. MAKE THE CAKE: Preheat the oven to 325°. Line bottoms of three 8 round pans with rounds of parchment paper. Spray pans and paper with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.
  4. In another small bowl or glass measuring cup, melt the butter in the hot coffee.
  5. Using an electric hand mixer, beat half of the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients at low speed. Beat in half of the coffee mixture, scrape down the bowl. Beat in the remaining buttermilk and coffee mixtures.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cakes are springy to the touch. Rotate pans halfway through baking. Let the cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Peel off the parchment.
  7. MEANWHILE, MAKE THE FILLING AND FROSTING: Add chocolate to a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream and corn syrup to a boil. Immediately pour over chocolate and let stand in a warm place for 5 minutes.
  8. Gently whisk the ganache until smooth. Whisk in butter until incorporated. Refrigerate, stirring frequently, until the ganache is thick enough to spread, about 30 minutes.
  9. In a microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the sugar with the water and heat for 30 seconds; stir to dissolve.
  10. Set a cake layer on a cake plate or cake cardboard and brush lightly with the sugar syrup. Spread about 3/4 cup of the frosting onto the cake in an even 1/4 layer. Repeat with remaining layers, while stacking. Spread the remaining frosting around the sides of the cake.
  11. Let the cake stand at room temperature for an 1 hour or more before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1328.69 Kcal (5563 kJ)
Calories from fat 624.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.39g 107%
Cholesterol 295.39mg 98%
Sodium 793.16mg 33%
Potassium 802.54mg 17%
Total Carbs 179.8g 60%
Sugars 120.39g 482%
Dietary Fiber 9.39g 38%
Protein 19.09g 38%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 382.1mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.08 Kcal (1127 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.05g 107%
Cholesterol 59.82mg 98%
Sodium 160.63mg 33%
Potassium 162.53mg 17%
Total Carbs 36.41g 60%
Sugars 24.38g 482%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 38%
Protein 3.87g 38%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 1mg 28%
Calcium 77.4mg 38%

* 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

  • 31.6
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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