Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent 6-layer chocolate fudge cake. Layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy mousse, and ganache come together for a show-stopping dessert that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup black cocoa powder (can substitute with unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 2 and 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
For the Chocolate Ganache and Mousse:
- 4 cups mini chocolate chips
- 4–6 Chocolate squares, cut in half
- 16 oz. (1Ib) semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 oz. dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cups heavy cream, divided
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add eggs, vanilla, and coffee mixture. Mix in sour cream.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter.
- Divide Batter: Divide batter into 6 portions.
- Bake: Bake layers in batches until done.
- Make Ganache: Prepare ganache and mousse separately.
- Assemble Cake: Layer cake with ganache and mousse.
- Chill and Frost: Chill cake, frost with ganache, and decorate with chocolate chips and squares.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Chill cake layers before assembly for easier handling.
- Use a turntable for smoother frosting application.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chocolate Fudge Cake, Layered Cake, Decadent Dessert, Chocolate Lover's Dream
