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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Walnut Filling Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
Walnut Filling Directions
- 7
- 8
Add Flavorings
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until melted and well combined. Allow the filling to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
- 9
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk and vanilla extract until well combined and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of walnut filling on top, then place the second layer on top and repeat. Finish by placing the third layer on top and frost the entire cake.