LOVELIGHT CHOCOLATE CAKE

Lovelight Chocolate Cake image

-Eilene Bogar, Minier, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-3/4 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk, divided
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and remaining sugar. Add oil and 1/2 cup buttermilk; beat 1 minute. Add the yolks, chocolate and remaining buttermilk; beat 1 minute. Fold in egg white mixture. Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, cream butter and cream cheese. Add confectioners' sugar alternately with milk. Gradually add chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Frost cake. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.