Description
Indulge in the richness of Ina Garten’s Chocolate Cake, a decadent dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. With its moist texture and intense chocolate flavor, this cake is perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in. Topped with a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting and adorned with elegant Chocolate Crispearls, it’s not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures even novice bakers can create a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
- 6 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 2 teaspoons hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed; slowly incorporate hot coffee until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Melt chopped semi-sweet chocolate over a double boiler or in short bursts in a microwave. Let it cool slightly before mixing it with room temperature butter until creamy.
- Continue adding egg yolk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar; beat until smooth.
- Dissolve instant coffee granules in hot water before adding them to the frosting mixture.
- Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer. Frost the top and sides as desired, finishing with Chocolate Crispearls for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 377
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg