Old World Chocolate Cake

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Servings: 3 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, moist chocolate layer cake with deep cocoa flavor and homemade whipped cream frosting.
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This Old World Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert that delivers deep, rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Made with cake flour, cocoa, and a hint of instant coffee to enhance the chocolate notes, the batter is creamy and smooth. The result is a tender, moist crumb that pairs perfectly with the light, airy sweetened whipped cream frosting. It’s an elegant yet approachable cake, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion where you want to impress without fuss. The combination of buttermilk and shortening ensures a traditional texture that feels nostalgic and comforting. Serve it sliced with a cup of tea or coffee for a truly satisfying end to any meal.

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Old World Chocolate Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3 cups Calories: 731.6

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This Old World Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert that delivers deep, rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Made with cake flour, cocoa, and a hint of instant coffee to enhance the chocolate notes, the batter is creamy and smooth. The result is a tender, moist crumb that pairs perfectly with the light, airy sweetened whipped cream frosting. It's an elegant yet approachable cake, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion where you want to impress without fuss. The combination of buttermilk and shortening ensures a traditional texture that feels nostalgic and comforting. Serve it sliced with a cup of tea or coffee for a truly satisfying end to any meal.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, sugar, cocoa, instant coffee, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add vegetable shortening, 2/3 cup of buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until combined.
  5. Add the remaining 1/3 cup of buttermilk and eggs to the mixture.
  6. Beat on medium speed for 2 more minutes until batter is smooth.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
  10. Remove cakes from pans and allow to cool completely on racks.
  11. Meanwhile, make the Sweetened Whipped Cream: Chill a mixing bowl and beaters.
  12. Place heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in the chilled bowl.
  13. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form and the mixture is spreadable.
  14. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate.
  15. Spread half of the whipped cream over the first cake layer.
  16. Top with the second cake layer.
  17. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
  18. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 731.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.9g63%
Saturated Fat 13.7g69%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2800.4mg117%
Total Carbohydrate 86.0g29%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 7.6g
Protein 7.2g15%

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

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