Description
A luscious chocolate cake infused with cassis liqueur, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cassis liqueur
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (for frosting)
- Fresh berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, brush each layer with cassis liqueur.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading a layer of ganache on top, and topping with the second layer.
- Frost the outside of the cake with remaining ganache and garnish with fresh berries.
- Serve and enjoy your Epic Chocolate Cassis Cake Delight!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Adjust cassis to taste for stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, dessert, cassis, celebration