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Toll House Layercake

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This Toll House Layercake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the nostalgic taste of chocolate chip cookies with the elegance of a layered cake. The tender crumb is studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and richness. Topped with a smooth, velvety buttercream frosting that incorporates melted chocolate for a deeper flavor profile, this cake is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying a serious chocolate craving. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that brings a homemade, indulgent touch to any gathering.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 1441.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Toll House Layercake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the nostalgic taste of chocolate chip cookies with the elegance of a layered cake. The tender crumb is studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and richness. Topped with a smooth, velvety buttercream frosting that incorporates melted chocolate for a deeper flavor profile, this cake is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying a serious chocolate craving. It&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleaser that brings a homemade, indulgent touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter; softened
  • 1 cup Brown sugar; firmly packed
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 cup Flour; all-purpose
  • 1 package Chocolate chips; semi-sweet
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. 4
    Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. 5
    Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  6. 6
    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  7. 7
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. 9
    For the frosting, beat softened butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and melted chocolate, mixing until creamy.
  10. 10
    Spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1441.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.6g94%
Saturated Fat 35.5g178%
Cholesterol 317.4mg106%
Sodium 2933.0mg123%
Total Carbohydrate 204.9g69%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
Sugars 111.5g
Protein 20.4g41%

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

Note

Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best texture when creaming.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips based on preference.

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