Easy Recipes for Viennese Chocolate Nut Cake with Simple Ingredients

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Viennese chocolate nut cake –Today, I am excited to share a delightful recipe that has captured my heart – Maja’s Viennese Cake! This cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a heavenly treat for your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, it embodies the essence of traditional Viennese baking.

Maja’s Viennese Cake

As I ventured into the world of baking, this cake stood out as a must-try. The rich layers of flavor combined with the elegant presentation make it an impressive centerpiece for any dessert table.

Maja's Viennese Cake

Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to create your own Maja’s Viennese Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (for chocolate layer)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Fresh fruits or chocolate shavings (for decoration)

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your Maja’s Viennese Cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter equally into two bowls. In one bowl, add the cocoa powder and mix until smooth. Leave the other bowl as is for the vanilla layer.
  6. Pour the vanilla batter into one prepared cake pan and the chocolate batter into the other. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, layer the cakes, with the chocolate layer on top of the vanilla layer. Dust the top with powdered sugar and decorate with fresh fruits or chocolate shavings as desired.

And there you have it! A beautiful Maja’s Viennese Cake that is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy every bite of this charming creation!