Traditional 8 Layer Doberge Cake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Amazing Traditional 8 Layer Doberge Cake Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

60 min

Cook

25 min per layer

Ready In

5 hrs

Level

Very Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs , separated , whites stiffly beaten
1 cup milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 1/2 cups cake flour ( measured after sifting )
scant teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 kitchen spoons cocoa ( heaping spoonfuls )
4 tablespoons bitter chocolate
4 eggs ( whole )
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 cups milk
2 cups confectioners ' sugar , sifted
1/2 lb oleo , softened ( margarine )
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cocoa
1 ounce bitter chocolate , melted
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares , melted
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
882
Sugar
98g
Fat
42g
The Traditional 8 Layer Doberge Cake is a New Orleans classic that dates back to the 1930s. It is named after Beulah Ledner's Doberge Bakery, which was famous for its various Doberge cake flavors. This cake typically has 8 layers of cake alternating with a rich chocolate filling, and it is covered with a chocolate buttercream icing. It is then decorated with caramel icing drizzled over the top in a decorative pattern.

Instructions

1.Cake Layers:
2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3.Cream butter until fluffy.
4.Add sugar gradually, and cream until light and fluffy.
5.Add egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
6.Combine milk and vanilla, and add to creamed mixture alternately with sifted flour and baking powder.
7.Fold in egg whites.
8.Pour batter into greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
9.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
10.Chocolate Filling:
11.Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl.
12.Add milk gradually, stirring until smooth.
13.Cook in a double boiler until thick, stirring constantly.
14.Add chocolate and butter.
15.Cook until melted.
16.Add vanilla.
17.Buttercream Icing:
18.Beat sugar, oleo, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer.
19.Add cocoa and melted chocolate, beating well.
20.Add in confectioners' sugar.
21.Caramel Icing:
22.In a medium saucepan, heat sugars over medium heat until sugar dissolves and becomes amber.
23.Add butter and cream, stirring constantly.
24.Cook for 1 minute.
25.Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
26.Assembly:
27.Cut each layer in half, forming 8 layers.
28.Spread chocolate filling between each layer, making sure to spread evenly.
29.Cover entire cake with chocolate filling.
30.Spread Buttercream Icing over entire cake.
31.Drizzle Caramel Icing over the cake in a decorative pattern.

PROS

The Traditional 8 Layer Doberge Cake is an impressive, visually appealing dessert.

It has a chocolatey flavor and the right amount of sweetness.

CONS

Due to the high amount of sugar and fat, this cake should be consumed in moderation.

It is a time-consuming process and requires a bit of patience and effort to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite not being the healthiest dessert option, the Traditional 8 Layer Doberge Cake has health benefits if consumed in moderation.
Chocolate contains antioxidants that can help protect against cell damage and lower blood pressure.
The cake also contains milk and eggs, which are good sources of protein and calcium.

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