deep dark chocolate cake
(1 RATING)
I don't remember where I found this recipe, but it is amazing how rich it taste.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FOR THE CAKE
- - cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups self rising flour
- 1/4 cup finely ground almonds
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces beets, peeled and finely grated
- 4 ounces low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons strong black coffee
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- FOR THE ICING/TOPPING
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, cut in small pieces
- 2 tablespoons strong black coffee
- 2 tablespoons honey
- - organic, unsprayed rose petals
How To Make deep dark chocolate cake
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray an 8-inch spring-form pan with cooking spray.
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Step 2In small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, almonds, salt & baking soda, set aside.
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Step 3Using a standing or hand-held mixer at medium speed, beat the eggs and sugar for 4 full minutes until pale and fluffy. On low speed, beat in the grated beets, followed by dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk and coffee, and beat until batter is smooth.
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Step 4Pour into pan and place in middle of hot oven, bake for 30 minutes. Test with toothpick for doneness; bake an additional 5 minutes if needed.
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Step 5Cool for 10 minutes and unmold onto cooling rack. Cool on rack until cold. To make icing, prepare a double boiler. Combine all the icing ingredients and gently stir until chocolate is smooth; continue stirring until mixture thickens.
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Step 6Pour icing liberally over the top of cake and let it drip down the sides. Transfer onto a plate or cake stand for serving and garnish with rose petals.
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