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Chocolate On Chocolate Cake

by Stacey 14 Comments

Chocolate On Chocolate Cake recipe. Chocolatey rich cake covered in a blanket of creamy Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned by more chocolate. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com

Chocolate On Chocolate Cake. Chocolatey rich cake covered in a blanket of creamy Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned by more chocolate.

Can you believe that Thanks Giving is around the corner quickly followed by Christmas! Where is the time flying to? Chocolate On Chocolate Cake recipe. Chocolatey rich cake covered in a blanket of creamy Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned by more chocolate. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com Chocolate On Chocolate Cake recipe. Chocolatey rich cake covered in a blanket of creamy Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned by more chocolate. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com

To help us glide into the upcoming holiday season we need chocolate! Chocolate On Chocolate Cake to be more specific! Because sometimes life just needs to be sinful and decadent or at the very least dessert does!

Chocolate On Chocolate Cake recipe. Chocolatey rich cake covered in a blanket of creamy Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned by more chocolate. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com

So what makes a dessert decadent? Chocolate is always a good start. Chocolate cake, is even better, rich and light crumbed! Followed by melt in your mouth chocolate swiss meringue buttercream. All topped with a dripping of luxurious chocolate ganache. And for those of you that like that little snap of chocolate like I do, I’ve topped the cake with mini chocolate chips, homemade chocolate fans and dots.

Chocolate On Chocolate Cake recipe. Chocolatey rich cake covered in a blanket of creamy Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned by more chocolate. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com

Enjoy this decadent cake and presentation! With the holidays coming up it would make a delightful add to the holiday spread with friends and family!

Enjoy

Stacey

Here are some of the items I used to make this cake and thought they may be helpful to you as well.

  1. Guittard Cocoa
  2. Guittard Semi-sweet chips
  3. Piping tip used, Wilton 4B
  4. Wilton Piping Bags

Please note some of the links above are affiliate links which means if you purchase from the link I get a small commission. I use these products and stand behind them which is why I chose to tell you about them. Thank you for your support. 

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Chocolate On Chocolate Cake recipe. Chocolatey rich cake covered in a blanket of creamy Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned by more chocolate. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com

Chocolate On Chocolate Cake recipe. Chocolatey rich cake covered in a blanket of creamy Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned by more chocolate. | thesugarcoatedcottage.com

Chocolate On Chocolate Cake

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 55 mins
Servings 1 - 7" cake

Ingredients
  

  • CAKE:
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs - room temp
  • 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups brewed coffee cooled to room temp
  • BUTTERCREAM:
  • 9 large egg whites
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 sticks unsalted butter room temp
  • 16 ounces semisweet chocolate melted and cooled.
  • GANACHE DRIP:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • CHOCOLATE FANS AND DOTS:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate melted
  • GARNISH optional:
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Chocolate Fans and dots

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease, flour and parchment 2 - 7" cake pans
  • CAKE:
  • In bowl of mixer add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Mix slightly to combine ingredients.
  • Add in the eggs with mixer on low one at a time.
  • With mixer on low slowly pour in the oil, extract and coffee.
  • Increase mixer speed to medium and continue mixing until batter is formed. You may scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans and bake 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely and remove from pans.
  • BUTTERCREAM:
  • In large sauce pan add the egg whites and sugar.
  • On medium heat you are going to whisk egg mixture until sugar is completely dissolved (you can test it by rubbing a small amount between your fingers to test it, it should be completely smooth).
  • Transfer to mixing bowl and with whisk attachment whisk on high until stiff peaks form and mixture is completely cooled (if not completely cooled your butter will melt).
  • Switch to paddle attachment.
  • Add in the salt.
  • On low speed add the butter one Tbsp at a time. Mix until well combined, smooth and creamy.
  • Slowly pour in the melted (but cooled) chocolate while mixer is mixing until all chocolate is used.
  • Continue mixing until frosting and chocolate are completely combined.
  • GANACHE:
  • Pour chocolate chips into heat proof bowl.
  • In small sauce pan heat heavy to cream, removing from heat when just about to boil.
  • Pour over chocolate, let set for 2 minutes, then begin to stir in small circular motions until ganache begins to form and chocolate and cream are completely combined.
  • Let cool, ganache should be pourable but not hot or it will melt the buttercream.
  • CHOCOLATE FANS AND DOTS:
  • Spoon about a Tbsp dollop of chocolate onto parchment paper, immediately with back of spoon swoop the chocolate upward about 3-4 swoops to make a fan shape, make 5-6 fans. With remaining chocolate pour onto parchment little dollops, they should resemble large chocolate chips.
  • Let cool and harden completely, keep in cool dry place.
  • ASSEMBLY:
  • Cut off the round tops of cakes if need be.
  • Cut each cake horizontally to make a total of 4 layers.
  • Lay first cake layer on cake plate/board (add a bit of frosting underneath to hold the cake in place).
  • Spread or pipe a layer of frosting making sure to go to the edges, repeat with the remaining 3 layers.
  • With remaining frosting coat the sides of the cake using offset spatula. Smooth as needed.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Pour ganache into a cup with a pour spout. Ganache should be pourable but not hot or it will melt the frosting
  • Pour ganache over top of cake and pour a little heavier near the edges to make it drip down the side.
  • How heavy your pour will determined the length of your drip.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set the ganache.
  • Pipe some swirls around the edge of the cake and in the center.
  • Pipe border along the bottom.
  • Place the fans decoratively on the cake top and the lower side, you may need extra dollops of frosting to hold them into place.
  • Sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips to the top of the cake.
  • You can refrigerate cake but take out at least an hour before serving as its best served room temp.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

Filed Under: Cakes/Cupcakes, Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged With: baked good, cake, chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, christmas, drip cake, ganache, holiday, layer cake, recipe, thanksgiving

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Comments

  1. annie@ciaochowbambina says

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    5 stars
    UMMMMM – This cake has rendered me speechless! Speechless! Holy Moly! Gorgeous, my friend!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Annie! Thank you very much!! Can’t beat chocolate 😉 . Take care.

      Reply
  2. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

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    This is an over the top gorgeous cake!! It would make for a fabulous celebration cake! Love it!!! Those chocolate fans are adorable!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Deepika! Thank you! I to love the fans, they are so easy to make but make a nice decoration ;-). Take care.

      Reply
  3. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

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    Stacey! I hope you know how talented you are. The flavours alone are enough to draw me in, but this cake is so stunning! The chocolate on top is so elegant – you’ve really outdone yourself my friend! XO

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Katherine, thank you so much! I love an adorned cake, they are so much fun!! Take care. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Thao @ In Good flavor says

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    This cake is show stopper, Stacey! It looks like it came out of a fancy bakery. It’s sinful, decadent, and irresistible!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Thao! Thank you so much! Cant beat layering all these good flavors and textures. Take care. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

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    5 stars
    You’ve done it again! This is another show stopper. Your dessert are absolutely stunning – and I’m guessing delicious! 🙂

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Kathy! Thank you, can’t go wrong with all this chocolate 😉 . Take care.

      Reply
  6. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

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    Stacey, this cake is a work of art! If I made something like this, I don’t know if I’d want anyone to cut into it! But that cake slice looks absolutely dreamy with all those layers of buttercream! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

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      Thanks Leanne! I have to admit each time I cut into a cake Im a little hesitant but I quickly get over it 😉 . Take care.

      Reply
  7. Raquel de Sousa says

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    Hi! 🙂
    Would it be possible to omit the coffee ?
    Thank you

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Raquel, thank you for the question. Yes you can omit the coffee but you will need to replace it with milk or water using the same amount as you would have the coffee. Happy baking. Take care. 🙂

      Reply

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