Chocolate Butterfly Cake Recipe

April 07, 2023 Post a Comment

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Are you looking for a delicious dessert that’s sure to wow your family and friends? If so, you’ll love this chocolate butterfly cake recipe! This three-layer cake is filled and frosted with a homemade chocolate mousse. The cake is then decorated with a buttercream frosting and chocolate butterflies. It’s a stunning treat that’s sure to be a hit at any occasion. Read on to learn how to make this delicious chocolate butterfly cake recipe.

Ingredients

For the cake layers:

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

For the chocolate mousse:

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the buttercream frosting:

1 cup butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Food coloring, for decorating (optional)

For the chocolate butterflies:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Slowly add the boiling water and beat until the batter is well combined.

Divide the batter evenly between the three prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the chocolate mousse, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, and stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Allow the mousse to cool to room temperature.

To make the buttercream frosting, beat together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, and beat until the frosting is smooth.

To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving platter. Spread a layer of chocolate mousse on the cake. Top with the second cake layer and spread a layer of buttercream frosting. Place the third cake layer on top and spread with a thin layer of buttercream frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream. If desired, tint a small portion of the frosting with food coloring and pipe onto the top of the cake in a butterfly design.

To make the chocolate butterflies, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Dip a spoon into the melted chocolate and spoon onto the wax paper in a butterfly pattern. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until the chocolate is set. Place the chocolate butterflies on top of the cake.

Nutrition

This chocolate butterfly cake recipe makes one 9-inch cake. Each slice of cake contains approximately 532 calories, 24 grams of fat, 75 grams of carbohydrates, and 8 grams of protein.