Provided by Duff Goldman
Categories dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield One 2-layer, 9-inch round cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a big bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the coffee, cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup water and heat it for a minute, stirring constantly. Pour the melted butter mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Add it to the batter and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the two cake pans, scraping all the batter from the bowl with a rubber spatula. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pans and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with buttercream frosting
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine all the ingredients. Whip the mixture on low speed for a while. When the sugar is incorporated, turn the mixer speed up and whip until the buttercream is smooth and looks right to you. If it's too cold, persuade it with a blowtorch if you have one. If it's too wet, add a bit more powdered sugar. If it's too stiff, add a bit more butter. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice to make sure everything is combined.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for 24 hours or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Rewhip cold buttercream before using it.
- Variation: The water/coffee combo in this recipe can be switched up, but remember, coffee is to chocolate like salt is to beef. Coffee brings out the flavor of chocolate without making it taste like coffee, just as salt brings out the flavor of meat without making it taste salty. The liquid you use can be all water, or it can be a full cup of coffee for more of a mocha-flavored cake. And if you're feeling really bold, go ahead and use a cup of a dark stout beer instead. Get creative and experiment a little - after all, it is a science project.
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Alizay Alizay
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I've already had several requests for the recipe.
Hammy Tiger
[email protected]The cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Falak Naveed
[email protected]This chocolate cake is amazing! It's so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. I will definitely be making this again.
Bd Sifat king
[email protected]The cake was okay, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Saleem Nawaz
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.
md shahinvai
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet.
Akua Nyanko
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Zaynab Hana
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing.
Sajith Premalal
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tlaleng Ayesha Mofokeng
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Kingsford Duodu
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The cake was very moist and the frosting was very creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
savya savya
[email protected]The recipe was very easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Daimon Roy
[email protected]This chocolate cake with American buttercream frosting was a hit! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I loved the chocolate flavor, and the frosting was the perfect complement.