Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 3/4 cups (220g)
- Sugar: 2 cups (400g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3/4 cup (70g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Hot coffee: 1 cup (240ml)
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup (113g)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped: 8 ounces (227g)
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, alternating with hot coffee. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make ganache: In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt chocolate and heavy cream together. Stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes all over the surface with a toothpick. Pour the ganache over the cake and spread evenly.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per slice
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent chocolate flavor
- Moist and tender crumb
- Creamy and glossy ganache topping
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely amazing! The chocolate is rich and flavorful, and the ganache is to die for. I highly recommend it."
- "I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was."
- "The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- To make the ganache ahead of time, let it cool completely and then store it in the refrigerator. When ready to use, reheat it over low heat until melted.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
