CHOCOLATE LIQUOR CAKE

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I was looking for a new type of chocolate cake for some chocolate contest. I had a khalua cake recipe I modified to do this one. I won one first place and two second place ribbons in the local fairs and in a charity event. enjoy!

Provided by Julie Hayashi

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 oz dark chocolate
2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c dutch-process cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 c buttermilk
3/4 c brewed coffee, cooled slightly
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 eggs
1/3 c chocolate liquor
GANACHE FROSTING
16 oz . bittersweet chocolate
16 oz heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. CAKE 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and line the bottom of 2 eight inch pans with parchment paper 2. In a heat-proof bowl, microwave the chocolate on high power in 20-second intervals until melted; stir between intervals. Let cool slightly.
  • 2. 3. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder and baking soda in a bowl; set aside. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, coffee, chocolate liquor and vanilla; set aside. 4. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar and salt at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time until fully incorporated. Turn mixer speed to low, in 3 alternating batches beat in the dry ingredients and the wet mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Fold in chocolate.
  • 3. 5. Pour in batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out free of wet batter. Let the cake cool in pan for 20 minutes. Remove and transfer to wire rack. 6. Using a wooden skewer, poke holes in the cakes and brush the chocolate liquor all over the cake halves
  • 4. Frosting 1. In a saucepan, heat cream to a simmer. 2. In a heat proof bowl, pour the heated cream over the chocolate and let stand for 1 minute. 3. Cool mixture down until you can mix it into a frosting
  • 5. Assembly 1. Transfer cake layer to a serving plate on a cake stand and frost the top of layer. 2. Place the second layer on top and spread the ganache frosting on top and sides.

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