Ingredients and Weight:
- Cake flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3/4 cup (60 grams)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram)
- Granulated sugar: 1 3/4 cups (350 grams)
- Large eggs: 2
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120 milliliters)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
For the frosting:
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (227 grams), softened
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (227 grams), softened
- Confectioners' sugar: 3 cups (360 grams)
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup (60 milliliters)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Cooking Time:
35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Assembly:
- Place one cake layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread with half of the frosting.
- Top with the second cake layer. Spread with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate as desired.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 cake):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated fat: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 105 milligrams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich, chocolatey flavor
- Soft and moist texture
- Creamy and decadent frosting
- Elegant appearance
User Comments:
- "This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate was rich and the frosting was to die for."
- "I loved the beautiful French design of this cake. It was perfect for my special occasion."
- "I'm not usually a chocolate fan, but this cake changed my mind. It was so smooth and flavorful."
- "The frosting was the best part! It was so creamy and light."
- "I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone looking for a special dessert."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- The frosting can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
