Love chocolate? Then this recipe is for you! It is very rich and decadent and is sure to ease your chocolate craving! It makes for the perfect dessert for any occasion! Add fresh fruit of your choice to the top for a tasty garnish! Get Giada’s recipe below!
Serving Size
Makes one 9-inch four-layer cake, Serves 12
Ingredients
For the Ganache
- 1 pound semisweet chocolate, very finely chopped
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, very finely chopped
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup good-quality honey
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
- 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 11 tablespoons (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/3 cups brewed American coffee
Written Directions: HERE
Sources:
- Main Image & Recipe: Giadzy
