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dark chocolate cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 420
A rich and moist dark chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

Dried ingredients

  • 170 g Dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa, melted)
  • 60 g Dutch-process cocoa powder (bloomed in coffee)
  • 240 ml Fresh brewed coffee (hot)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract (pure)
  • 200 g Brown sugar (packed)
  • 200 g All-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 240 ml Buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 115 g Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 60 ml Vegetable oil (neutral-flavored)
  • 120 g Sour cream (full-fat, room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp Instant espresso powder (intensifies chocolate)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans.
  • Melt chocolate and stir cocoa into hot coffee; cool.
  • Cream butter and half sugar; whisk eggs and remaining sugar until pale.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk; fold in sour cream and oil.
  • Divide batter into pans, tap to release air, and bake 30–35 min. Cool and serve.

Notes

For best results, wrap and rest overnight before serving.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate