16 LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPES

Name: Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2-1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 2-1/4 cups mayonnaise; 2-1/4 cups brewed coffee, cold; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; FILLING:; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup 2% milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; GANACHE:; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; GLAZE:; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup butter, cubed

THREE-LAYER CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO …

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This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they're easier to work with when frozen. —Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 60 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
4 teaspoons baking soda
2-1/4 cups mayonnaise
2-1/4 cups brewed coffee, cold
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
GANACHE:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda. Beat in mayonnaise, coffee and vanilla. Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in cooled mixture. Stir in chocolate chips., For ganache, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Beat ganache just until soft peaks form, 15-30 seconds (do not overbeat)., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with ganache. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate, cream and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, stirring twice. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over cake, allowing some to flow over sides. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970 calories, FatContent 65g fat (30g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 88mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 607mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 81g carbohydrate (53g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 8g protein.

SAUERKRAUT CHOCOLATE CAKE - TASTE OF HOME

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For an adventurous cake, try this recipe. People might need a little coaxing to try it but once they do, they will love it.—The Fremont Company

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
3/4 cup sauerkraut, drained, squeezed dry and chopped
SILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1-1/3 cups butter, softened
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Stir in sauerkraut. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, beat butter, chocolate and vanilla in a bowl; add sugar and beat well. Add milk; beat until smooth and fluffy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, FatContent 26g fat (16g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 91mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 412mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 65g carbohydrate (49g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.

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