DARK CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

Dark Chocolate Layer Cake image

-David Heppner, Brandon, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1-1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
3 eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, coffee, eggs, oil, chocolate and vanilla until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into buttermilk mixture until blended., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, combine the cream, sugar and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and butter until melted. , Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816 calories, Fat 41g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 112g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 11g protein.