The Best Chocolate Cake

The Best Chocolate Cake

Prepare yourself for an irresistible journey into chocolatey bliss with The Ultimate Chocolate Cake! This exquisite dessert boasts layers of moist, velvety chocolate cake paired with a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting that’s guaranteed to delight every chocolate enthusiast. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a moment of pure indulgence, this cake promises to deliver a perfect blend of rich flavor and heavenly texture. Get ready to savor each luxurious bite of this ultimate chocolate delight, because once you try it, you won’t want to share!

Ingredients

• Cake
  • 1 ½ cups flour (185 g)
  • 1 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder (120 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups stout (360 mL)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1 cup butter (235 g)
  • 1 ½ cups sugar (300 g)
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 g)
  • 4 oz dark chocolate (115 g), chopped
• Buttercream
  • 1 ½ cups butter (350 g), softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Dutch processed cocoa powder (60 g)
  • 5 cups powdered sugar (600 g)
  • 5 tablespoons milk
• Fresh fruit, to decorate

Preparation

1. Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) cake tins with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large glass measuring cup, combine the stout, vanilla, and espresso powder. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
6. Add the mayonnaise and beat until smooth and creamy.
7. Preheat oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
8. Alternate adding the prepared dry and wet ingredients to the batter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated.
9. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
10. Distribute the batter evenly between the 3 prepared cake tins.
11. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
13. While cakes cool, prepare the buttercream: Beat together butter and vanilla. Gradually add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk until light and fluffy.
14. Frost and decorate the cooled cakes with buttercream and fresh fruit as desired.
15. Slice and serve this indulgent chocolate masterpiece.

Conclusion

The Ultimate Chocolate Cake is a celebration of rich, chocolatey goodness that promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a treat-yourself moment, this cake delivers on both flavor and texture, with moist layers and a creamy frosting that harmonize perfectly. Enjoy every decadent bite and savor the satisfaction of homemade chocolate bliss.