I got the recipe from this board. Directions say to cream butter & sugar until it looks like mayo. How long does this usually take? I've been mixing a long time & the sugar is still grainey. Also, do you really fold in the rest of the ing by hand? Thanks.

I sent you a p.m.

Thank you for info. I made the cake & think it is delicious.

You're welcome.

Glad you liked it

Jan - thanks for posting this recipe it sounds wonderful. I think I'll make it this weekend. What do you frost it with (can't remember if there is an icing in the recipe or not)?

I think your favorite chocolate or white b/c would be fine.

(I have so many recipes, I'm always trying a new one )

To make it really special, you could try ShirleyW's
Italian meringue buttercream:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2426-2-Italian-Meringue-Buttercream--Shirleys-Method.html

or perhaps the whipped ganache:
(Laurinda's)

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2328-10-Whipped-Chocolate-Ganache.html

or chocolate syrup buttercream:
(mohara's)

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2033-93-Chocolate-Syrup-Frosting.html

HTH