Description
Rich Dark Chocolate Cake is the embodiment of chocolate perfection, featuring deeply flavored layers and a smooth, glossy ganache frosting. Perfect for any celebration or chocolate craving.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate curls (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, then gradually add hot coffee or water.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For ganache, heat cream until steaming and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until glossy and smooth.
- Frost the cooled cakes with ganache. Decorate with chocolate curls.
- Chill briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa and chocolate for best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense texture.
- Ganache should be cool but still spreadable when frosting.
- Adjust sweetness by using milk chocolate or adding a bit more sugar.
- Serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg