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Rich Layered Dark Chocolate Cake

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A rich, moist, and deeply chocolate-flavored layered cake, coated with indulgent chocolate fudge frosting, perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup premium dark cocoa powder, preferably black cocoa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Generous pinch of salt
  • 10 ounces premium dark chocolate, chopped or chips, melted
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and parchment paper rounds; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, black cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, brewed coffee, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute.
  5. Divide batter evenly among the three pans (about 630 grams per pan).
  6. Bake for about 23 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Wrap cooled layers in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, melt the premium dark chocolate and beat with softened butter, confectioners' sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Assemble the cake by spreading about 1 cup of frosting on the first layer, placing the second layer on top, repeating, and finally topping with the last layer turned top-down.
  10. Chill the assembled cake for 20 minutes until firm before serving.

Notes

1. Use black cocoa powder for a deeper, richer chocolate flavor. 2. Brewed coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee. 3. Chill cake layers before frosting for easier handling and cleaner layers.

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