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Dark Chocolate Cake

Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake with Glossy Ganache Drip

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This Dark Chocolate Cake is a luxurious dessert that transforms any gathering into a celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for light option
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder Avoid using natural cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk Can be swapped with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Other neutral oils can be used
  • 3 Large Eggs Use at room temperature
  • 1 cup Boiling Coffee Replace with boiling water if preferred
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa) Quality impacts ganache richness
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Essential for ganache creaminess
For the Ganache Drip
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa) Use the same quality as in the cake
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Heat until simmering

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Cake Pans
  • saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Gradually add boiling coffee.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  5. Prepare Ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate and stir until smooth.
  6. Cool and Frost: Cool cakes, spread ganache between layers, and frost the sides and top.
  7. Serve and Store: Let the cake set, slice with a warm knife, and store as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best results. Cool cakes fully before frosting to avoid melting the ganache.

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