CHOCOLATIER CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CAKE AND CREAMY CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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This recipe comes from inside the wrapper of a Nestle Chocolatier Premium Baking Chocolate, Dark Chocolate 53% Cacao Bar. Preparation time does not include time to cool down before frosting the cake.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces dark chocolate, baking bar melted, cooled slightly
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ounces dark chocolate, baking bar broken into small pieces
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & flour two 9" round baking pans or one 13"x9" baking pan.
  • FOR THE CAKE, in small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda & salt.
  • In large mixer bowl, beat together sugar, butter & vanilla extract.
  • Add eggs to butter mixture, & beat 1 minute.
  • To the butter mixture, add melted, cooled chocolate, & beat.
  • Alternately beat flour mixture & milk into butter mixture.
  • Spoon & spread into prepared baking pan(s).
  • Bake 25-30 minutes FOR THE TWO ROUND PANS, or 30-32 minutes FOR THE 13"x9" PAN, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • If using round pans, cool 20 minutes, then invert onto wire rack(s) to cool completely.
  • FOR THE FROSTING, microwave butter & chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe mixer bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds.
  • Stir, & if parts remain unmelted, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla & salt into chocolate mixture until creamy.
  • Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar alternately with milk until smooth.
  • Frost the cake before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 260.5, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 46.9, Protein 7.1

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