Average Rating: 3.75TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2-1/2 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup baking cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups water
- Frosting shown in photo is Winter White Filling or Frosting
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
- 2. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Fill and frost as desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 450 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
