Chocolatetown Special Cake Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this decadent Chocolatetown Special Cake Chocolate Cake! Crafted with rich cocoa powder and a touch of espresso powder, this moist, two-layer chocolate cake is elevated with a luscious homemade ganache made from semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. The addition of boiling water to the batter ensures a irresistibly tender crumb, while the ganache, infused with a hint of coffee flavor, adds a velvety, gourmet touch. Perfect for celebrations or as a special treat, this chocolate cake is as easy to make as it is to devour. Serve this show-stopping dessert with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant finishing touch. Whether for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because, this is the chocolate cake recipe you'll always return to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Espresso powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully mix in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this ensures the cake stays moist.
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cakes are baking, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
Let the chocolate and cream sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Stir in the espresso powder for added depth of flavor.
Once the cakes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of chocolate ganache over the top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
For an optional garnish, sprinkle chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder over the top of the cake.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the Chocolatetown Special Cake with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 297.8 g | 382% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.6 g | 638% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 5464 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 883.5 g | 321% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 87.8 g | 314% | |
| Total Sugars | 551.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.5 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 47.8 mg | 266% | |
| Potassium | 3480 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
