Brownstone Front Cake. Step 2, grease and lightly flour 3 (9) round layer cake pans. Step 1, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

The cake was popular in the late 19th century and probably began in new york city, which was then building many brownstone houses. Brownstone front cake 1 cup boiling water 2 squares unsweetened chocolate 2 1/2 cups of sifted cake flour 1 tsp. Brownstone front cake (south carolina) this cake is delicious unfrosted or, for a special touch, frost with icing for brownstone front cake.