Seven-Layer Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat egg yokes until thick and lemon colored.
- Add confectioners' sugar gradually, beating constantly.
- Sift flour and salt together and fold into yolk mixture.
- Beat egg whites until stiff enough to hold a peak and fold in lightly.
- Line seven-layer cake pans with paper and grease the paper.
- Divide batter evenly among pans and bake in moderate oven for 12 minutes.
- Remove from pans at once.
- For the frosting, heat chocolate and water in the top of double boiler.
- Mix eggs and sugar thoroughly, combine with melted chocolate and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; add butter and beat until well blended.
- Add vanilla and continue beating until filling is stiff enough to spread.
- Cover each layer and top and sides of cake with filling.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
761
kcal
38% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).