Rich Chocolate Espresso Birthday Cake
Indulge in this decadent chocolate espresso birthday cake, featuring layers of moist chocolate sponge infused with rich espresso flavor. Topped with a smooth chocolate ganache and garnished with chocolate shavings, this cake is perfect for coffee lovers celebrating their special day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed espresso
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- for garnish chocolate shavings
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
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Step 4:
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the hot espresso until the batter is smooth.
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Step 5:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 6:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 7:
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
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Step 8:
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
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Step 9:
Garnish the top of the cake with chocolate shavings. Slice and serve to enjoy!