Dimmi Dimmi Chocolate Cake
Difficulty
Easy
Total Time
3H 45MIN
Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE
Sugar: 1 cup
Flour: 1/4 cup
Cocoa powder: 2 tbsp
Baking soda: 1 tsp
Baking powder: 1 tsp
Canola oil: 3 tbsp
Eggs: 2
Buttermilk: 1 cup
Water: 1 cup
FOR THE FILLING
Heavy cream: 1 cup
Honey: 1 tbsp
Milk chocolate: 1 cup
Dark chocolate: 1 cup
Heavy cream: 3 cups
Vanilla paste: 1 tsp
“Chocolate cake is, to me, the ultimate Valentine’s Day dessert,” shares Matt Eckfeld. “I prefer to keep the meal light and restrained, so there’s always room to indulge at the end.”
How to make Three-Layer Chocolate Cake
01.
Make the Cake Layers
- Mix the dry cake ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another.
- Combine until smooth, then bake at 325°F, rotating halfway through.
- Cool completely and cut into layers.
02.
Prepare the Chocolate Base
- Combine 1 cup heavy cream, honey, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a double boiler. Melt gently, stirring until smooth.
03.
Finish the Ganache
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 3 cups heavy cream and vanilla paste.
- Let rest for at least 3 hours.
04.
Whip the Ganache
- Whip the rested ganache in a mixer for 1 to 3 minutes, or until light and tripled in volume.
05.
Assemble the Cake
- Layer cake and ganache as desired.
- Add optional elements such as chocolate pearls or nuts.
- Refrigerate overnight before serving.
