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Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake with Brown Butter Frosting

Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
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Indulge in the rich and decadent experience of Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake with Brown Butter Frosting. This luxurious dessert features layers of deep chocolate flavor, perfectly complemented by a hint of espresso that will satisfy any chocolate lover. The creamy brown butter frosting adds a touch of elegance, making this cake ideal for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy at home. With its impressive presentation and moist texture, this cake is sure to be the star of any gathering. Easy to make with simple ingredients, you’ll find it’s a perfect addition to your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 sticks (170g) unsalted butter
  • 3 double shots (6 oz) espresso
  • 1/2 cup (40g) cocoa powder
  • 1 (3.5 oz) Ghirardelli 72% cacao dark chocolate bar, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups (240g) light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter for frosting
  • 4 cups (450g) powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 tsp bourbon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt for frosting
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) heavy cream for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan over low-medium heat, melt butter with espresso; remove from heat once melted.
  3. Stir in cocoa powder and chopped chocolate until smooth.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, and vanilla; add melted mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Incorporate eggs until glossy; mix in flour and baking soda until just combined.
  6. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, brown two sticks of unsalted butter and let cool before mixing with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled cake and serve.

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