Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with luscious fudge icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g dark chocolate
- 350 ml double cream
- 200 g unsalted butter
- 150 g icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 70 g cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 120 ml hot water
- 180 g unsalted butter, softened
- 150 ml vegetable oil
- 180 g granulated sugar
- 180 g soft light brown sugar
- 6 eggs
- 200 ml buttermilk
- 300 g plain flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate by chopping it into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Heat the double cream until simmering and pour over the chocolate, letting it sit before stirring until smooth.
- Combine the unsalted butter in a separate bowl and beat until fluffy. Gradually add the icing sugar, mixing well, then pour in the chocolate mixture with vanilla extract and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together cocoa powder, instant coffee, plain flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix softened unsalted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in buttermilk and vinegar.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients along with hot water. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Layer the cooled cakes by spreading fudge icing over one layer and topping with the second layer. Cover the entire cake with the remaining icing.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or berries if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality chocolate and do not skip the coffee in the recipe. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg