The Best Chocolate Cake
The Best Chocolate Cake
Are you ready to indulge in chocolatey bliss? Then look no further than The Ultimate Chocolate Cake! With moist layers of velvety chocolate cake and luscious chocolate buttercream frosting, it’s a dessert that’ll make you want to skip dinner and go straight to dessert.
Ingredients Table
Cake
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 1 ½ cups (185 g) |
| Dutch processed cocoa powder | 1 cup (120 g) |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1 ½ tsp |
| Baking powder | ½ tsp |
| Stout | 1 ½ cups (360 mL) |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tbsp |
| Espresso powder | 1 tbsp |
| Butter | 1 cup (235 g) |
| Sugar | 1 ½ cups (300 g) |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Mayonnaise | ½ cup (120 g) |
| Dark chocolate, chopped | 4 oz (115 g) |
Buttercream
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter, softened | 1 ½ cups (350 g) |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tbsp |
| Dutch processed cocoa powder | ½ cup (60 g) |
| Powdered sugar | 5 cups (600 g) |
| Milk | 5 tbsp |
| Fresh fruit (optional) | For decoration |
Ingredient Details
- Stout: Enhances the richness and deep flavor of the chocolate.
- Espresso powder: Intensifies chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.
- Mayonnaise: Adds moisture and softness to the cake crumb.
- Dark chocolate: Gives texture and bold flavor to each bite.
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325˚F (160˚C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) cake tins with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a measuring cup, mix stout, vanilla, and espresso powder. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then the mayonnaise.
- Alternately add dry and wet ingredients to the batter, starting and ending with dry.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate.
- Divide batter evenly between cake tins and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in tins for 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack.
- For buttercream, beat butter and vanilla, then gradually add cocoa, sugar, and milk until fluffy.
- Frost and decorate as desired. Slice and serve!
Nutrition Information
- Calories: ~520 kcal per slice
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Sugar: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
Cooking Tips
- Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Don’t overmix the batter—just combine until smooth.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use high-quality cocoa and chocolate for best results.
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