Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup hot black coffee; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 125 g butter; 3 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 cups plain flour (all-purpose); 1/2 cup sugar, extra; whipped cream; SOUR CREAM FROSTING; 125 g dark chocolate; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons icing sugar (confectioners)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup hot black coffee
1/2 cup cocoa
1 1/4 cups sugar
125 g butter
3 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups plain flour (all-purpose)
1/2 cup sugar, extra
whipped cream
SOUR CREAM FROSTING
125 g dark chocolate
1/2 cup sour cream
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons icing sugar (confectioners)

1
Stir hot coffee gradually into cocoa.
2
Combine 1 1/4 cups sugar with butter, egg yolks, salt, vanilla and half the cocoa mixture.
3
Beat until light and creamy.
4
Mix bicarbonate of soda and sour cream together.
5
To butter and sugar mix add sour cream and coffee-cocoa alternately with sifted flour.
6
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add the 1/2 cup sugar, beat until the meringue stands in stiff peaks.
7
Fold into chocolate mixture.
8
Pour into a deep 23cm (9 inch) or 25cm (10 inch) greased and lined cake tin.
9
Bake in a moderate (180c/350f) oven 1-1 1/4 hours.
10
Cool completely, then split in 2 layers and fill with whipped cream.
11
Spread frosting in a thin layer over top and sides of cake.
12
Refrigerate until Sour Cream Frosting is firm.
13
SOUR CREAM FROSTING: Melt chocolate over hot water.
14
Remove from heat and cool slightly, then stir in sour cream and salt.
15
Add sifted icing sugar and beat until a spreading consistency.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup hot black coffee, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 125 g butter, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dark Chocolate Cake

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