French Chocolate Cake Recipe

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

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup cold strong brewed coffee
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate curls

1
Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large 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; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk (batter will be thick).
2
Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
3
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 the heat; stir in extract.
4
Invert cakes onto wire racks; drizzle with glaze. Cool completely. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk; stir until smooth. Refrigerate until spreadable, stirring occasionally.
5
Place one cake on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake. Spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with chocolate curls.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 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 leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French Chocolate Cake

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