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Decadent Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

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A rich, indulgent chocolate fudge layer cake with a glossy homemade ganache that is dense yet tender, perfect for any occasion and surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g), sifted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (65g), preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240ml), room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee (240ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (340g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g), softened
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line bottoms with parchment paper, and lightly flour sides.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly pour in hot brewed coffee while whisking.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix on low speed or whisk by hand until combined and smooth. Batter will be thin.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely (at least 1 hour).
  7. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter and corn syrup, stir until incorporated.
  8. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread thick layer of ganache on top. Place second layer on top and pour remaining ganache over cake, smoothing or leaving rustic.
  9. Let ganache set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not frost warm cakes to avoid melting ganache. Adding corn syrup to ganache gives a glossy finish. Hot coffee enhances chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee. For dairy-free ganache, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use dairy-free chocolate chips. If ganache is grainy, warm gently and whisk again.

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