Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F, then grease, flour, and line pans with parchment paper. Sift dry ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
Step 2
After that, combine sugar and water in a saucepan, boil, then pour into a bowl. Add chocolate, and butter, let melt for 15 minutes, and stir in vanilla.
Step 3
Incorporate eggs into the chocolate mixture by hand or using medium speed with an electric mixer, until well combined.
Step 4
Mix in dry ingredients until smooth. Divide and bake in pans for about 25 minutes, until springy and clean with the tester.
Step 5
Let cakes cool in pans for 25 minutes, then invert onto a rack to fully cool.
Step 6
Put one cake layer on the platter, frost top, add a second layer, frost top, and sides with remaining frosting.
Tips for Success:
– Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality chocolate and cocoa for rich flavor.
– Room Temperature: Bring eggs and butter to room temperature for better mixing.
– Sifting Dry Ingredients: Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps.
– Proper Cooling: Cool cakes before frosting to avoid melting.
Variations to Try:
– Fruit Twist: Add raspberry filling for a fruity layer.
– Nutty Delight: Mix in chopped nuts for texture.
– Citrusy Zest: Add orange zest for a citrus kick.
Have a nice day!!
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