Seven-Layer Chocolate Cake

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Ingredients

  • 7 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cake flour sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons water cold
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 pound butter

Instructions

  1. Beat egg yokes until thick and lemon colored.
  2. Add confectioners' sugar gradually, beating constantly.
  3. Sift flour and salt together and fold into yolk mixture.
  4. Beat egg whites until stiff enough to hold a peak and fold in lightly.
  5. Line seven-layer cake pans with paper and grease the paper.
  6. Divide batter evenly among pans and bake in moderate oven for 12 minutes.
  7. Remove from pans at once.
  8. For the frosting, heat chocolate and water in the top of double boiler.
  9. Mix eggs and sugar thoroughly, combine with melted chocolate and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
  10. Remove from heat; add butter and beat until well blended.
  11. Add vanilla and continue beating until filling is stiff enough to spread.
  12. Cover each layer and top and sides of cake with filling.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

761 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 34.9g 45% DV
Carbs 92.5g 34% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 39.7g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9771.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 421.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 141.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 109.5mg 8% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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