Description
A rich and delightful chocolate cake featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate buttercream, and luscious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g flour
- 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 300 g sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 240 ml buttermilk
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 240 ml hot coffee or hot water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 g softened unsalted butter
- 400 g powdered sugar
- 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 200 g cooled melted dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 120 ml heavy cream (for ganache)
- Chocolate shavings (for decoration)
- Chocolate cookie crumbs (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 20 cm round cake pans, lining them with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients.
- Add the hot coffee and mix until the batter is smooth and fluid.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Once done, allow the cakes to cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa. Then, mix in the melted chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla. Whip for about 2 minutes until creamy.
- Once cooled, fill and frost the cakes with the buttercream, smoothing the sides. Chill for about 20 minutes to set the frosting.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then mix until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly.
- Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Decorate with swirls of buttercream, chocolate shavings, and cookie crumbs.
Notes
Use quality dark chocolate for best flavor. Don’t skip the coffee as it enhances the chocolate flavor. Ensure the cakes are fully cooled before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, birthday cake, special occasion