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Tiered Chocolate Buttercream Cake Recipe

Tiered Chocolate Buttercream Cake

2007, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Anniversary

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (29)

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  • on April 14, 2012

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    This is a very good cake. However, because I didnt want to do the tiered cake, I used two standard 8 inch rounds. I made the mistake of overfilling them, it was a mess. Just so you will know ahead do not fill over 2/3 or 3/4 full if using the standard round cake pans. There will be left over batter.
    The cake is dense and moist, very chocolatety.

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  • on July 19, 2011

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    Greatest. Cake. Ever.

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  • on July 14, 2011

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    She made it look so easy, it I had no problems following her directions after watching the show.

    Delicious!

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  • on June 28, 2011

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    this cake is super good i am an eleven year old who LOVES to bake im going to do this and a half of the recipe for my birthday cake which is a four tier cake im doing the same cake pans in the recipe but adding a 10 inch on the bottom

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  • on November 03, 2010

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    I have made this cake a few times and it always comes out great! I use a buttercream frosting instead of the chocolate and its wonderful!

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  • on September 03, 2010

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    I needed to make a gluten free chocolate cake so I subbed a gf flour mix for the recipe. This recipe is GREAT! Its a nice dense cake - great for carving or stacking but not dry or crumbly. I did not use the frosting - used my own buttercream & a whipped choc ganache filling. It bakes up nicely without a dome. Mine did cook about 10 minutes quicker than the shortest suggested time. Next time, I will use bake even strips as well to keep the sides from baking so fast.

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  • on May 17, 2010

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    TASTE DELICIOUS!!!! Its super fun and easy to make, however I was tired of looking at butter by the end! I made if for my family for Mother's Day and decorated with gorgeous red roses on the top. They brought out the cameras and were taking pictures. I sent some home with everyone as it does make a large cake. I was getting texts days after with them telling me how amazing it tasted. DEFINITELY a must try! You will make it again. Im actually about to now! Enjoy! Happy Baking!

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  • on February 09, 2010

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    I made this cake for my daughter's birthday...it was beautiful. However, despite that fact that we are all chocolate-freaks this cake was too chocolatey! I gave it 4 stars since it really is just our individual tastes but I've got to tell you we love everything dark chocolate and I still ended up having to throw away the cake since no one would touch it after their first piece! =(

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  • on September 21, 2009

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    easy to make, and tastes unbelievable.

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  • on September 07, 2009

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    Even if you do not like coffee...DO NOT OMIT IT! It does not have a hint of
    coffee taste whatsoever. It helps to enhance the chocolate taste.

    I've used this recipe to make several different size cakes and it has worked
    perfectly every time. You must estimate a minimum cooking time and watch it closely after that if you do not have the exact pan sizes listed.

    It is very dense with a not too moist, not to dry texture. It's perfect for
    decorating as it holds up well.

    I have seen a few reviews that were low and the description was that the
    person was disappointed....they have confused this recipe with another that
    Ina has done on her show because if you follow the directions you will be
    happy with the results.

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