Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Cake
INGREDIENTS:
1.Cake:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 7 oz bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
- 14 Tbs unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
HOW TO :
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pans. Put chocolate and butter into microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring once, about 1 1/2 minutes. Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until combined. Set aside.In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs and vanilla until well combined. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk until incorporated. Whisk in the flour mixture until combined.Divide the batter between the prepared pans and spread evenly. Bake until the tops of the cakes are shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about 35 mintues.Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cakes onto a cutting board.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until combined. Set aside.In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs and vanilla until well combined. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk until incorporated. Whisk in the flour mixture until combined.Divide the batter between the prepared pans and spread evenly. Bake until the tops of the cakes are shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about 35 mintues.Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cakes onto a cutting board.
2.Buttercream Frosting:
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 12 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 Tbs. milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
HOW TO :
Combine all ingredients and beat with and electric mixer on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Using a large spatula, carefully turn 1 cake over so the printed side faces down. Spread the buttercream evenly over the flat side of the cake. Place second cake, printed side up, on top. Cut into slices and serve!
Using a large spatula, carefully turn 1 cake over so the printed side faces down. Spread the buttercream evenly over the flat side of the cake. Place second cake, printed side up, on top. Cut into slices and serve!
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