Very Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

March 07, 2014

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FOR THE CAKE:
1 cup milk
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2 cups flour
½ tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

FOR THE ICING:
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2 cups sugar
½ cup milk
¼ cup light corn syrup
8 tbsp. unsalted butter
¼ tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract

1. For the cake: Bring milk to a boil in a 1-qt. saucepan. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover; set aside for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 9" cake pans; set...
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Nutritions

Calories
505

Sodium
222mg
9% DV

Fat
22g
34% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
71g
24% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV