Description
Midnight whispers of a dark enchantment cake weave sinful chocolate layers with mysterious raspberry ganache. Rich Belgian chocolate and silky cream invite passionate dessert seekers into a luxurious culinary romance that melts resistance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup strong black coffee, cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup margarine, softened
- 2 ounces (56 grams) melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl to create a uniform dry foundation for the decadent dessert.
- Gently introduce eggs, cooled coffee, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, blending at medium speed until the batter transforms into a silky, liquid consistency.
- Meticulously coat a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans with a thin layer of grease and a dusting of flour to prevent potential sticking.
- Warm the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring precise temperature for optimal cake texture.
- Pour the liquid batter into the prepared pan(s), distributing evenly to guarantee consistent baking.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes for a rectangular pan, or 30-35 minutes for round layers.
- Validate cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- While the cake cools completely, craft the chocolate frosting by combining softened margarine, melted chocolate, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Whip the frosting ingredients until achieving a smooth, luxurious texture using a hand or stand mixer.
- After the cake has cooled to room temperature, generously spread the chocolate frosting across the surface, creating an even, tempting layer.
Notes
- Dark and decadent chocolate cake with a rich, intense flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for the most robust chocolate experience.
- Coffee enhances the chocolate’s depth, creating a more complex and sophisticated taste profile.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Check cake doneness with a toothpick test to avoid over or underbaking, which can affect the cake’s moisture and consistency.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a perfect chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gothic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg