Godiva Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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Godiva Chocolate Layer Cake
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Ingredients
14
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Nutrition
777
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar , sifted
  • 1 cup cocoa powder , sifted
  • 1/3 cup godiva original chocolate liqueur
  • 2 cups flour , sifted
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup godiva original chocolate liqueur, divided
  • to taste chocolate, shaved (optional)

Directions:

  1. For the buttercream: cream butter until smooth.
  2. Sift the sugar and cocoa powder over the butter, add 1/3 cup of Godiva liqueur and slowly mix until smooth.
  3. For the cake: sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar and add the eggs one at a time beating after each addition.
  5. On low speed, stir in the chocolate and gradually add the reserved sifted ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk and 1/2 of the liqueur, beat until smooth.
  6. Divide the batter among 3 greased and floured 9 cake pans.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven 375: for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely.
  9. Chill the layers in the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm.
  10. To assemble the cake: remove the cake layers from the freezer and brush with the remaining liqueur before spreading 3/4 cup of the buttercream between each layer.
  11. Spread the remaining buttercream over the top and sides of the cake which has been placed on a serving plate.
  12. Serve immediately or refrigerate. If not serving immediately and have it stored in the refrigerator, remove the cake 1 hour prior to serving.
  13. Garnish with chocolate curls if using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 776.64 Kcal (3252 kJ)
Calories from fat 341.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.98g 58%
Cholesterol 119.89mg 40%
Sodium 853mg 36%
Potassium 325.92mg 7%
Total Carbs 106.7g 36%
Sugars 74.85g 299%
Dietary Fiber 4.82g 19%
Protein 7.95g 16%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 142.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 399.6 Kcal (1673 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.54g 58%
Cholesterol 61.69mg 40%
Sodium 438.89mg 36%
Potassium 167.69mg 7%
Total Carbs 54.9g 36%
Sugars 38.51g 299%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 19%
Protein 4.09g 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 11%
Iron 1.2mg 13%
Calcium 73.3mg 14%

* 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

  • 17.9
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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