French Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: French Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups brown sugar, packed; 2 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted and cooled; 1 cup strong coffee; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; RUM GLAZE; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon rum extract; FILLING; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup milk; 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed; chocolate curls (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted and cooled
1 cup strong coffee
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
RUM GLAZE
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon rum extract
FILLING
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
chocolate curls (optional)

1
Preheat oven at 350. Line two greased 9 inches round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Stir in chocolate and coffee. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk (batter will be thick).
2
Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring sugar, milk and butter to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in extract.
3
Invert cakes onto wire racks; drizzle with glaze. Cool completely. In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with milk; stir until smooth. Refrigerate until spreadable, stirring occasionally.
4
Place one cake on a serving platter; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake. Spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Granish with chocolate curls.

2744

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

329

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 cups brown sugar, packed, 2 egg yolks, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, French 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.

French Chocolate Cake

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