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Feb 6

World’s Best Chocolate Layer Cake

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Though my boyfriend Justin claims that he isn’t a sweets kind of guy, his favourite dessert in the entire world just so happens to be double chocolate cake. The logic behind this is something I will never understand, but the sentiment is one I’m totally on board with. I’ve tested out a lot of recipes in my time, and though many of them deserve at least a mention, this one in particular is worthy of an entire anthem. I whipped it up for his birthday last weekend and, though it’s a bold statement, I can confidently say that it is THE world’s best chocolate cake. 

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Click below for the recipe…

World's Best Chocolate Cake
Serves 12
Moist, delicious... truly the world's best chocolate layer cake
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Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
544 calories
66 g
88 g
31 g
6 g
14 g
158 g
447 g
47 g
1 g
16 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
158g
Servings
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544
Calories from Fat 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g
48%
Saturated Fat 14g
70%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 88mg
29%
Sodium 447mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 66g
22%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 47g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
7%
Iron
9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. FOR THE CAKE
  2. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  3. 2 cups sugar
  4. 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  5. 2 tsp. baking soda
  6. 1 tsp. baking powder
  7. 1 tsp. kosher salt
  8. 1 cup buttermilk
  9. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  10. 2 large eggs
  11. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  12. 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
  13. FOR THE FROSTING
  14. 6 oz. good quality semi-sweet chocolate (I used Lindt)
  15. 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  16. 1 large egg yolk
  17. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  18. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  19. 1 tbsp. instant coffee
  20. 2 tsp. hot water
Instructions
  1. FOR THE CAKE
  2. 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  3. 2. Line three 8" cake pans with parchment paper & gently butter the paper and sides of the pans.
  4. 3. Using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, mix the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt on low speed.
  5. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry, and mix until incorporated. Slowly add the coffee, and mix until incorporated.
  6. 5. Fill each pan evenly, and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. 6. Once finished, let cool in pans on wire racks for 30 minutes. Then, carefully remove each cake and let cool completely.
  8. FOR THE FROSTING
  9. 1. Heat chocolate until melted and set aside to cool slightly.
  10. 2. In the bowl of your electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat for a minute or so.
  11. 3. Turn the speed to low and add the confectioners sugar, mixing until combined.
  12. 4. In a separate bowl, mix the hot water with the coffee granules.
  13. 5. Gently pour the melted chocolate and coffee into the frosting mixture until just combined.
  14. TO ASSEMBLE
  15. 1. Once completely cooled, gently place your first cake layer on your plate/cake stand.
  16. 2. Top with 1/3 frosting, spreading in an even layer
  17. 3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the remaining layers
  18. 4. Refrigerate for 1 hour and then dig in!
Adapted from Ina Garten
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calories
544
fat
31g
protein
6g
carbs
66g
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Adapted from Ina Garten
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