double down chocolate cake
(2 ratings)
This one takes some time, but for that really special occasion, let them know you cared to make something beyond the norm. It is very moist, holds well over a few days, and the frosting (recipe will follow) is sublime.(based on Cook's Illustrated recipe) If you like this recipe, see others at http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com
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(2 ratings)
yield
12 serving(s)
prep time
50 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For double down chocolate cake
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4 ozunsweeted chocolate (4 squares)
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1/4 ccocoa powder
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1/2 cwater
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1/2 csugar
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1 3/4 cflour
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1 1/2 tspbaking soda
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1 tspsalt
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2 tspvanilla extract
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1 cmilk to which has been added 1 tsp vinegar
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4eggs, + 2 egg yolks
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1 1/4 csugar
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12 Tbspbutter softened
How To Make double down chocolate cake
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1Take the first 4 ingredients (choc's H20 and sugar) and place in a double boiler, melt the choc, stir until combined and let cool.
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2Add the dry ingredients together (flour, soda, salt) and whisk together. Add the vanilla to the milk in a separate container.
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3Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy in a mixer. Add the cooled chocolate, add the butter, mixing on low, and then add the flour mixture and milk mixture alternatively until all is incorporated.
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4Divide between 2 floured cake pans and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and remove from pans to wire rack to cool completely. Frost when cool.
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5Frosting follows in my next posted recipe.
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