Choco Nirvana Cake – A Symphony of Decadence Unfolded!
Ingredients
● For the Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee (to enhance the chocolate flavor!)
● For the Chocolate Ganache:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tbsp butter
● For the Chocolate Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1: Make the Chocolate Cake – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C); grease and line two 9-inch cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined. Stir in hot coffee until smooth, then divide evenly into the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
2: Prepare the Ganache – Heat heavy cream until hot (without boiling), then pour it over chopped chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly until it thickens but remains pourable.
3: Make the Frosting – Beat the softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and smooth.
4: Assemble the Cake – Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a generous layer of ganache on top, add the second cake layer, and frost the entire cake with the chocolate frosting. Drizzle the remaining ganache over the cake so it cascades beautifully down the sides.
5: Slice & Enjoy – Cut a slice, take a bite, and indulge in pure chocolate perfection!
Tips & Variations:
● For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips or a layer of chocolate mousse.
● No buttermilk? Use milk mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar as a substitute.
● Elevate your presentation with chocolate curls, berries, or a touch of edible gold dust!
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