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Double Chocolate Cake with Rich Cocoa Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Double Chocolate Cake is a rich and moist chocolate layer cake perfect for any celebration. Made with a blend of cocoa powder, hot coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor, and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, it delivers deep chocolate goodness. Topped with a luscious homemade chocolate buttercream frosting, this dessert is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper to ensure easy cake removal after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed using a mixer for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
  4. Incorporate Coffee: Slowly pour in the hot coffee (or hot water) while mixing until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin, which is normal and helps keep the cake moist.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula to evenly distribute them without overmixing.
  6. Divide and Bake: Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove them from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Make the Frosting: Beat the softened butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then add salt. Mix on low speed until combined.
  9. Add Cream and Vanilla: Gradually add the heavy cream and vanilla extract while beating. Increase the speed to high and beat until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
  10. Frost the Cake: Once the cake layers are completely cool, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top of one layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides. Decorate as desired.

Notes

  • The hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without imparting a coffee taste.
  • For extra decadence, consider topping the cake with chocolate shavings or a ganache drizzle.
  • Cake layers can be baked ahead of time and frozen to simplify assembly on the day of serving.

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