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 ==== The cake (8" round pan) ==== ==== The cake (8" round pan) ====
  
-  * 80 g cocoa powder +  * 2 cups all-purpose flour 
-  * 270 ml hot coffee +  * 2 cups granulated sugar 
-  * 200 g all purpose flour +  * 6 oz (170g) 70% dark chocolate, chopped 
-  * 1 1/2 tsp baking soda +  * 2 teaspoons baking powder 
-  * 3/4 tsp baking powder +  * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 
-  * 1 pinch of salt +  * 1 teaspoon salt 
- +  * 2 large eggs, at room temperature 
-  * 3 eggs +  * 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 
-  * 225 g sugar +  * 1/2 cup vegetable oil 
-  * 100 ml milk +  * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
-  * 80 g oil +  * 1 cup hot coffee
-  * 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla +
-  * 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar+
  
 ==== Chocolate butter cream ==== ==== Chocolate butter cream ====
  
-  * 400 g room temperature butter +  * 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 
-  * 65 g cocoa powder +  * 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 
-  * 265 g powdered sugar +  * 2 oz (55g) 70% dark chocolate, melted and cooled 
-  * 105 g dark chocolate (finely chopped) +  * 1/2 teaspoon salt 
-  * 80 g heavy cream+  * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
 +  * 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk 
 + 
 +==== Instructions ==== 
 + 
 +==== Cake ==== 
 + 
 +  - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. 
 +  - In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. 
 +  - In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 
 +  - In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in the melted chocolate until well combined. 
 +  - Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. 
 +  - Slowly pour in the hot coffee, stirring until the batter is smooth and well incorporated. 
 +  - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. 
 +  - Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. 
 +  - Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  
-==== Chocolate Ganache glaze ====+==== Frosting ====
  
-  * 175 g dark chocolate (finely chopped) +  - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth. 
-  * 175 g heavy cream (boiled)+  - Gradually add the powdered sugar, melted chocolate, salt, and vanilla extract, alternating with the heavy cream or milk. Beat on low speed until combined. 
 +  - Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
chocolate_cake.1678574297.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/03/11 17:38 by jforbes

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