AMAZING day After Christmas 10 Layer Chocolate Southern Little Layer Cake!

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is a less processed alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Grease and flour 8-inch round cake pans (number of pans depends on how many you have).

In a bowl, cream together 2 sticks of softened butter, 1/2 cup of shortening, and 2 1/2 cups of sugar.

Add 6 eggs one at a time to the mixture.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, combine 4 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Alternate adding the dry ingredients with 3 cups of warmed milk to the batter, mixing well after each addition.

Pour 1 cup of batter into each prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, checking for doneness.

If cakes fall apart, adjust baking time to about 14 minutes.

Once baked, allow the cakes to cool slightly before flipping them out of the pans.

Prepare frosting by mixing together sugars and cocoa powder, then add heavy cream, milk, salt, and vanilla to achieve desired consistency.

Cooking Techniques

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