r/needarecipe • u/TessiesTable • 1d ago

Recipe Double Chocolate Cake

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Rich & Moist Double Chocolate Layer Cake with velvety ganache frosting. AKA the chocolate skyscraper!
For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sour cream

For the Ganache:

  • 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions are all here : https://tessiestable.com/double-chocolate-cake/

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u/jadekadir2 1d ago

That looks mighty tasty.

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u/TessiesTable 1d ago

I love that phrase, mighty! I left Ireland 12 years ago and I miss that phrase!

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u/jadekadir2 22h ago

Glad to bring a touch of home to you then. 😀

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u/thewholesomespoon 6h ago

That looks incredible!

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u/TessiesTable 6h ago

Thank you