Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Dark Romance Cake, a luscious chocolate delight perfect for any special occasion. This layered cake is filled with deep chocolate flavors and topped with a luxurious dark chocolate ganache, making it a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
Additional:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh raspberries and edible rose petals for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/line two 8-inch round cake pans. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry mixtures, then add coffee.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool cakes on a wire rack.
- Make Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate/butter, let sit, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread ganache on one cake layer, top with the second layer, and cover the entire cake with remaining ganache. Garnish with raspberries and rose petals.
Notes
- You can substitute hot water for coffee, but coffee enhances the chocolate flavor.
- For a stronger rose flavor, add ½ teaspoon of rose water to the ganache.
- Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen for up to one month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
