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Fourteen Layer Chocolate Cake

Fourteen Layer Chocolate Cake

Cost $20, save $30

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  • 30 Min
  • 14 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Cake Batter

    • ½ cup shortening
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter
    • 🧂 2 cups white sugar
    • 🥚 6 eggs
    • 🥛 3 cups milk
    • 3 cups self-rising flour
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • Frosting

    • 🧂 3 cups white sugar
    • 🧈 1 cup butter
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 💧 ¼ cup water
    • 🥛 2 cups evaporated milk

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 4 or 5 - 8 inch round cake pans.

2

Cream shortening, butter, and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in vanilla.

3

Add flour alternately with 3 cups milk, beat well. Add 1/4 cup batter into each prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake layers in batches.

4

Bake for 5 to 7 minutes just until layers are dried but not browned.

5

Prepare frosting: Combine sugar, butter, cocoa, water, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to rolling boil and stir frequently. Boil for 2 minutes.

6

Remove frosting from heat and beat for one minute. Stack cake layers with frosting in between and smooth the sides and top with remaining frosting.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

725

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 99
    Carbs
  • 34
    Fats

💡 For thinner layers, spread batter evenly. Adjust baking time if layers are thicker.Let cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.Use an offset spatula for smoother frosting application.