Chocolate Velvet Groom's Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Velvet Groom's Cake
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Directions:

  1. Prepare 2 1/2 recipes Chocolate Cake, 1 recipe at a time, and bake layers according to directions.
  2. Wrap each layer in plastic wrap; freeze 2 hours.
  3. Cut domed top off each layer using a serrated knife, if necessary.
  4. Cut 1 (13- x 9-inch) and 1 (9- x 5-inch) rectangle from sturdy cardboard; cover with aluminum foil.
  5. Spread a small amount of Chocolate Ganache Frosting on 1 side of 13- x 9-inch cardboard rectangle; place 1 (13- x 9-inch) cake layer on top. Spread 2 1/2 cups Pecan Filling over cake layer, leaving a 1-inch border. Top cake with the remaining 13- x 9-inch layer.
  6. Cut 4 wooden skewers to height of 13- x 9-inch tier; insert skewers vertically into cake tier, evenly spaced and level with top of tier, about 3 inches from sides.
  7. Assemble 2 (9- x 5-inch) layers on cardboard as directed above, using remaining 1/2 cup Pecan Filling and omitting wooden skewers.
  8. Spread top and sides of both tiers with frosting, smoothing with a wet metal spatula.
  9. Chill tiers up to 2 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
  10. Position 9- x 5-inch tier in the center of 13- x 9-inch tier; place cake on stand.
  11. Insert a coupler into a decorating bag. Fit coupler with metal tip #32; fill with frosting. Pipe a shell border on top and bottom edges of each tier. Pipe vines onto tiers using metal tip #2. Pipe leaves onto vines using metal tip #352.
  12. Attach Chocolate-Covered Twigs to cake with a small amount of frosting. Arrange leaves and blackberries on tops and sides of tiers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 105.46 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.26g 7%
Cholesterol 16.49mg 5%
Sodium 89.54mg 4%
Potassium 39.8mg 1%
Total Carbs 15.07g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 2%
Protein 1.42g 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 17.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 371 Kcal (1553 kJ)
Calories from fat 135 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 7%
Cholesterol 58mg 5%
Sodium 315mg 4%
Potassium 140mg 1%
Total Carbs 53g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 2%
Protein 5g 3%
Iron 2mg 3%
Calcium 60mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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