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Death by Chocolate Cake Recipe

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An ultra-rich, moist chocolate cake with layers of dark chocolate ganache and intense cocoa flavor. A dessert lover’s dream!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup brewed hot coffee

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Ganache:

  • 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped

  • 1½ cups heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.

  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

  • In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, coffee, oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.

  • Combine wet and dry mixtures until just smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.

  • Divide into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.

  • For ganache: pour hot cream over chopped chocolate, let sit 3 mins, then whisk smooth.

  • Layer cake with ganache, cover top and sides. Chill before slicing.

Notes

  • Substitute hot water for coffee if needed.

  • Add raspberry jam between layers for variation.

  • Store refrigerated for 4–5 days.

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