Ingredients for Your Next Chocolate Indulgence
- All Purpose Flour
- Cocoa Powder
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Lime Juice
- Milk
- Egg
- Olive Oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Black Coffee
- Milk Chocolate
- Heavy Whipping Cream
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How to Make Your Next Chocolate Indulgence
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar, ¾ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, 1 ½ tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
- Add 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, until smooth.
- Add ½ cup (120ml) freshly brewed strong coffee and mix for another 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
- While cakes cool, prepare the chocolate ganache: Chop 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet chocolate into small chunks and place in a large heatproof bowl.
- Heat 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering (do not boil).
- Pour hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute.
- Whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Spread about ½ of the ganache over the first cake layer.
- Top with the second cake layer, bottom side up.
- Spread the remaining ganache over the top and sides of the cake, allowing some to drip down the sides.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the ganache to set.
- Enjoy your decadent chocolate indulgence!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
140g
Fat
38g
Carbs
16g
