How to Make a Chocolate Layer Cake (Southern Classic)
This is a classic cake recipe and one of my favorites. Easy to make and very tasty for the chocolate lover. Here is how to make a chocolate layer cake. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 3 cups self rising flour
- 5 eggs
- 1 pound butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of rum extract
- Two 8 X 1 1/2 inch round cake pans
- Cake plate
- Chocolate frosting
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients (except chocolate frosting) and pour in cake pans. Don't fill the pans, pour batter to half-way mark.
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Cook cakes until done (approximately 35 minutes)and then let cool.
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Using a plastic spatula, go around the edge between the cake and pan to loosen cake. Place cake plate on top and invert. The cake should come out of the pan upside down.
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Spread chocolate frosting over the top and side of the cake.
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Loosen cake in second pan and carefully transfer it on top of the cake with the frosting. Spread chocolate frosting over the top and side of this cake, too. Serve alone or with ice cream.
Enjoy!
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Tips & Warnings
Some people sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
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jgos
Apr 04, 2009
Where is the chocolate in this supposedly chocolate cake?? Other than the frosting, I don't see chocolate in the list of ingredients. -
ValM
Aug 26, 2008
I love chocolate and this sounds great - will definitely try.
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Sarah Wilson CCRP
Aug 24, 2008
Thanks for commenting. bali74: I also use lemon extract sometimes. I like trying different flavors. I like rum extract and use it a lot when cooking.
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Amy Laine
Aug 24, 2008
Sounds great
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Sarah Wilson CCRP
Aug 23, 2008
Chocolate layer cake is the BOMB! lol. I'm making a peach pie tonight.
