Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our Decadent Double-Layer Chocolate Cake, generously frosted with a rich cream cheese and dark chocolate frosting. This cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true, featuring moist and fluffy layers infused with the deep flavor of cocoa and the richness of buttermilk, complemented by a warm hint of coffee. The frosting, a luxurious blend of cream cheese, melted dark chocolate, and cocoa powder, provides a smooth and creamy finish that’s not overly sweet, but perfectly balanced. Whether for a special occasion or a weekend treat, this chocolate cake is sure to impress with its sophisticated flavor and elegant presentation.
Ingredients:
- For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
- 300g buttermilk (or any thick dairy)
- 3 large eggs
- 300ml hot coffee
- 120g butter
- 30g oil
- 280g white sugar
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 45g cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 tsp baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 800g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 200g melted dark quality chocolate
- 100-150g powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 40g cocoa powder
Instructions:
- Prepare Cake Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with a fan setting. Line two 22 cm cake tins with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Add oil and butter, and mix well.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently.
- Stir in hot coffee until the batter is homogeneous.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two cake tins.
- Bake:
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with crumbs.
- Make Chocolate Frosting:
- With an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and cocoa powder.
- Add melted dark chocolate and mix on medium speed.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, adjusting to your preference.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once cooled, cut each cake layer horizontally to create four layers.
- Spread 1/5 of the frosting between each layer.
- Crumb coat the cake with another 1/5 of the frosting and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Apply the final coat with the remaining frosting.
- Optionally, decorate with swirls or other decorations.
- Refrigerate:
- Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours before serving.
Enjoy this luxurious Double-Layer Chocolate Cake, a perfect dessert for those who appreciate the rich and indulgent flavors of chocolate, paired with the creamy smoothness of cream cheese frosting. 🍫🍰✨
