FRENCH CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Tender cake layers, a delightful fudge filling and a light and airy frosting await your taste buds! "If you're a chocoholic like I am, you'll just love this rich chocolate cake," says Claire Darby from New Castle, Delaware.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup cold strong brewed coffee
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
RUM GLAZE:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon rum extract
FILLING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate curls

Steps:

Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Stir in chocolate and coffee. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk (batter will be thick). , Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring sugar, milk and butter to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. , Invert cakes onto wire racks; drizzle with glaze. Cool completely. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk; stir until smooth. Refrigerate until spreadable, stirring occasionally. , Place one cake on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake. Spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.