Indulgent Dark Chocolate Bliss Cake with Double Fudge Icing

Dark Chocolate Cake with Double Fudge Icing

Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours, Easy

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Description: This decadent dark chocolate cake with double fudge icing is a foolproof recipe that guarantees a moist and rich dessert experience. Inspired by Sally Pasley’s Tao of Cooking cookbook, this cake showcases the versatility of mayonnaise, which adds both moisture and richness to the batter. The double fudge icing takes this cake to the next level, ensuring an indulgent treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 6165.8
• Fat Content: 343.1g
• Saturated Fat Content: 175.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 631.2mg
• Sodium Content: 3871.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 795.1g
• Fiber Content: 45.9g
• Sugar Content: 468.9g
• Protein Content: 64.2g

Yield: 1 layer cake

Recipe Instructions:

1. Cake: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, water, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended, ensuring a smooth consistency.

2. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. This step ensures that there are no lumps in the dry ingredients.

3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture, stirring until just blended. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.

4. Grease and flour two 8-9 inch sandwich cake tins. Divide the batter evenly between the tins.

5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cakes for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

7. Icing: In a saucepan, bring the sugar and heavy cream to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the cream from boiling over.

8. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Finely chop or grate the chocolate and stir it into the cream until completely melted.

9. Add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture, stirring until the butter is melted and fully incorporated.

10. Transfer the icing to a bowl and refrigerate until cold. This step helps the icing to thicken and set.

11. Once the icing is cold, beat it with an electric mixer or a wooden spoon until thick and of a good spreading consistency.

12. To assemble the cake, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of icing over the top. Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining icing.

13. Decorate the cake as desired and serve it chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy the rich and indulgent flavors of this dark chocolate cake with double fudge icing!

This recipe is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings and impressing guests with its moist texture and intense chocolate flavor. Whether it’s a weeknight treat or a special occasion dessert, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and get ready to bake your way to chocolate bliss!