The Best-Best Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (300 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups (420 g) sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) canola oil
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (75 g) cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) strongly brewed coffee, warm
- 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) 35% heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) corn syrup
- 16 oz (450 g) dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line two 8-inch (20 cm) springform pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil and vanilla with a whisk. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder and coffee with a whisk. Add to the egg mixture. Add the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely before unmoulding.
Love our best-ever chocolate cake? Then you’ll enjoy our better than best recipe even more, that is absolutely moist and delicious!