Description
A rich and creamy chocolate cake combining classic flavors with luxurious textures, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 g Dutch process cocoa powder (¼ c. + 1 tbsp.)
- 1 tsp. instant espresso
- 65 g whole milk (¼ c. + ½ tbsp.)
- 75 g vegetable oil (¼ c. + 2 tbsp.)
- 100 g granulated sugar (½ c.)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 90 g sour cream (¼ c. + 2 tbsp., room temperature)
- 80 g all-purpose flour (⅔ c.)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- 125 g granulated sugar (½ c. + 2 tbsp.)
- 113 g semi-sweet chocolate baking bar (4 oz.)
- 85 g unsalted butter (room temperature, 6 tbsp.)
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 110 g heavy whipping cream (½ c.)
- 170 g heavy whipping cream (¾ c.)
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ⅛ tsp. salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the batter by whisking cocoa powder and instant espresso in a small bowl. In a large bowl, combine whole milk, vegetable oil, 100 g of sugar, and the egg. Add the sour cream and whisk until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients in another bowl, then gradually fold this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Bake the batter evenly between the prepared pans for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool.
- Make the chocolate filling by melting the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter together. Whisk the two eggs with 125 g of sugar until light and fluffy, then add the melted chocolate mixture.
- Whip together 110 g of heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Assemble the cake by spreading half the chocolate filling on the first layer, place the second layer on top, and spread the remaining filling.
- Top with whipped cream by whipping the remaining 170 g of heavy cream with 1 tbsp. of sugar, vanilla, and ⅛ tsp. salt until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chocolate filling.
Notes
Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate shavings or berries. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg