Baker's 7 Year Recipe
Make Baker's 7 Year Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter until well incorporated. The batter will be thin.
- 6
Prepare Baking Pans
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- 7
Pour Batter
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- 8
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Steps
- 10
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, until you reach your desired consistency.
- 11
Add Vanilla
Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- 12
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 13
Serve
Slice and serve your delicious Baker's 7 Year cake!
