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Here’s a recipe for a delicious chocolate layer cake with dry fruits:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs, at room temperature
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate buttercream frosting:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the dry fruit garnish:
– Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
– Dried cranberries or cherries
– Raisins
Instructions:
To make the cake:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the chocolate buttercream frosting:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
To assemble the cake:
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
2. Spread a thick layer of chocolate buttercream frosting on top of the cake layer.
3. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
4. Garnish with chopped nuts, dried cranberries or cherries, and raisins.
Tips:
– To ensure the cake layers are even, bake them at the same time.
– If using dried cranberries or cherries, you can rehydrate them by soaking them in a little water or orange liqueur before using.
– You can customize the dry fruit garnish to your liking, using different types of nuts or dried fruits.