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Ultimate Moist Chocolate Cake

A glorious cake filled with rich dark chocolate and layered with decadent ganache, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the ganache
  • 500 g dark chocolate
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar
  • Chocolate curls or chocolate chips for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Slowly pour in the hot coffee or hot water, mixing gently.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter into the cake pans and place them in the oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Heat the whipping cream until warm, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until silky smooth.
  2. Add the butter and icing sugar, whisking until glossy and thick. Chill slightly until it’s spreadable.
  3. Layer the cakes with chocolate frosting in between, cover the entire cake, and chill for 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for a longer shelf life.