Chocolate Lard Cake

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, dense traditional American treat with a glossy chocolate fudge frosting
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This Chocolate Lard Cake is a nostalgic American classic that delivers a dense, moist crumb and deep chocolate flavor. Unlike light sponge cakes, this dessert relies on lard for its signature tender texture and rich mouthfeel. The batter is simple yet elegant, combining separated eggs for structure with buttermilk for tangy balance. Topped with a homemade glossy fudge frosting made from semisweet chocolate and sugar syrup, it offers a decadent finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings, church suppers, or a cozy afternoon treat with coffee. It’s a comforting, old-fashioned indulgence that brings warmth and sweetness to any table.

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Chocolate Lard Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 982.5

Description

This Chocolate Lard Cake is a nostalgic American classic that delivers a dense, moist crumb and deep chocolate flavor. Unlike light sponge cakes, this dessert relies on lard for its signature tender texture and rich mouthfeel. The batter is simple yet elegant, combining separated eggs for structure with buttermilk for tangy balance. Topped with a homemade glossy fudge frosting made from semisweet chocolate and sugar syrup, it offers a decadent finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings, church suppers, or a cozy afternoon treat with coffee. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, old-fashioned indulgence that brings warmth and sweetness to any table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and flour a small loaf pan or 6-cup bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the lard and remaining 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time.
  4. Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the lard mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in two additions, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. While cake bakes, make the frosting: Melt butter over hot water in a double boiler. Remove from heat.
  8. Add semisweet chocolate pieces to melted butter and stir until smooth.
  9. Make sugar syrup by boiling 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water until dissolved. Pour hot syrup over chocolate mixture, stirring constantly until glossy and cooled slightly.
  10. Pour glossy fudge frosting over warm cake and let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 982.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.3g38%
Saturated Fat 9.1g46%
Cholesterol 94.5mg32%
Sodium 5074.1mg212%
Total Carbohydrate 179.5g60%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 94.3g
Protein 13.8g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, lard, cake, american, dessert, traditional, buttermilk, fudge, glaze, baking, eggs, sugar, flour, rich, moist, homemade, comfort food, holiday
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