DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
From Ina Garten, published in Food & Wine March 2007. She says it's "the most fabulous chocolate cake that I've ever made." Allow some extra time for cooling and chilling.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- CAKE: Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Butter two 8 inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper; butter the paper. Dust the pans with flour, tapping out any excess.
- Mix the flour with the sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt at low speed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the oil, eggs and vanilla.
- Slowly beat the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients until just incorporated, then slowly beat in the hot coffee until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then invert the cakes onto a rack to cool completely.
- Peel off the parchment paper.
- FROSTING: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate at high power in 30 second intervals, stirring, until most of the chocolate is melted.
- Stir until completely melted, then set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Beat the butter at medium speed until pale and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
- At low speed, slowly beat in the confectioners' sugar, about 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee in 2 teaspoons of hot water.
- Slowly beat the coffee and the cooled chocolate into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Evenly spread 1/3 of the frosting over one cake layer to the edge.
- Top with the second cake layer, rounded side up.
- Spread the remaining frosting over the top and side of the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.2, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 138.7, Sodium 640.2, Carbohydrate 99.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 67.8, Protein 10.4
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Md Shariful Alam
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dry for my taste, but I know some people prefer a denser cake.
Melat seid
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I know it's a classic for a reason.
Robert Castillo
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth the splurge for a special occasion.
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[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!
Rabia Nazar
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.
Mahaa Princess
[email protected]I love that this cake can be made with everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.
Joshua Lucio
[email protected]This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Hawa Turay
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tanveer Riaz
[email protected]This cake is sure to impress your guests. It's beautiful and delicious.
Shahzad Gop
[email protected]This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's rich, moist, and decadent.
Elgar Musonda
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Bk Vi
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was absolutely delicious.
Mylee Mendez
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Queen of Beauty
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.
Jamal Abudi
[email protected]This cake is incredibly rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Jalayah Scott
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.
Darriell McKeithen
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.
Exocin 0451
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was perfectly sweet.
Mahi Virk
[email protected]This double chocolate layer cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.