Milk Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake

Chocolate cake is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. It has since become one of the most popular cake flavors worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Milk Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1.5 cup Milk chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in boiling water, the batter will be thin but that's okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
9. In a separate bowl, beat powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until creamy and smooth.
10. Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate frosting.
11. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.