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Black Chocolate Cake

Black Chocolate Cake
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Experience the rich, intense flavor of Black Chocolate Cake, a moist and velvety dessert crafted with deep cocoa and dark chocolate. Perfectly balanced with boldness and smoothness, this decadent cake is simple to prepare, ideal for any occasion, and customizable to suit your taste and dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups high-quality dark cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or almond milk + vinegar for vegan)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (or flax/chia eggs for vegan)
  • 1 cup boiling water (or strong brewed coffee for mocha variation)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pans and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans and line them with parchment paper to ensure clean removal and perfect shape retention.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Blend thoroughly for consistent texture and flavor.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Merge Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
  5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully pour in the boiling water while stirring slowly until the batter is smooth and slightly thin. This intensifies the cocoa flavor and creates a luxurious batter.
  6. Bake and Cool: Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use fresh cocoa powder and quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • Don’t skip the boiling water step; it intensifies cocoa flavor and perfects batter consistency.
  • Bring eggs and buttermilk to room temperature before mixing for even batter texture.
  • Check cake doneness starting at 28 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Allow cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding.

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