SWEET DREAMS BAKERY CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COCOA FROSTING

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This recipe is courtesy of Sweet Dreams Bakery in Memphis --- I have made this cake using 1/4 cup oil and 3/4 cup buttermilk and it was still fantastic! --- it is advised to use only a high-quality baking cocoa powder for this it will make a huge taste difference --- no eggs in this cake, and it only gets better with age, you may make a day in advance cover with a cake dome and let stand at room temperature.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1 cup corn oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup full-fat milk (I used half and half cream)
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder, plus
3 tablespoons sifted unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • For the cake; set oven to 350°F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Butter and flour three 9-inch cake pans or butter and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl sift first 5 ingredients into a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl mix the water, oil and vanilla, then whisk in dry ingredients until well blended.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the batter in each pan.
  • Bake cakes about 25-30 minutes or until they test done.
  • Cool completely.
  • For frosting; beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in 3 cups confectioners sugar.
  • Beat in 6 tablespoons milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  • Add in sifted cocoa and remaining 2 cups confectioners sugar; beat until well blended (adding in more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency).
  • Place 1 cake layer on a plate, chocolate chip side up, then spread about 2/3 cup frosting over the cake.
  • Top with second cake layer chocolate chip side up, then spread 2/3 cup frosting over.
  • Top with remaining cake layer chocolate chip side up, then spread frosting over sides and top of the cake.
  • Decorate as desired.

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