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  • 12servings
  • 60minutes
  • 816calories

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsB1, B2, B3, B12, H, D, E
MineralsNatrium, Fluorine, Calcium, Iron, Sulfur, Chlorine, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 3 cups sugar

  2. 1-1/2 cups buttermilk

  3. 1-1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled

  4. 3 eggs

  5. 3/4 cup canola oil

  6. 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

  7. 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  8. 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  9. 1-1/2 cups baking cocoa

  10. 2 teaspoons baking soda

  11. 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

  12. 1-1/4 teaspoon salt

  13. FROSTING:

  14. 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  15. 2 tablespoons sugar

  16. 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

  17. 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

  18. 1/4 cup butter

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Dark Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, coffee, eggs, oil, chocolate and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into buttermilk mixture until blended.

  2. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

  3. For frosting, combine the cream, sugar and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and butter until melted.

  4. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.

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