Ingredients for A Different Chocolate Cake
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk, divided
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons melted
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons strong black coffee
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How to Make A Different Chocolate Cake
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1 tablespoon of the warm milk. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the salt.
- Add the remaining warm milk and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, vanilla extract, and the remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gradually add the creamed mixture to the risen dough, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Add more flour if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- In a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the chocolate. Stir in the coffee until smooth and glossy.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and gently spread it into a large rectangle.
- Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the dough.
- Starting from a long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Place the rolled dough into the prepared pan, seam-side down.
- Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for another 30-45 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 365°F (185°C). Brush the top of the cake with the melted butter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
68g
Fat
35g
Carbs
19g
