Best 9 Chocolate Coffee Cake With Dark Chocolate Ganache Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our ultimate guide to creating the perfect chocolate coffee cake with dark chocolate ganache. From selecting the finest ingredients and mastering the techniques to discovering variations and secrets for that extra touch, this article is your go-to resource for achieving a delightful and unforgettable coffee cake experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting to explore the world of desserts, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE



Chocolate Ganache Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 extra-large eggs at room temperature
1 1/3 cups Hershey's chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Candied violets or edible gold leaf, for decoration (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the chocolate syrup and vanilla. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Don't overbeat, or the cake will be tough.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until just set in the middle. Don't overbake! Let cool thoroughly in the pan.
  • For the ganache, cook the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the cake upside down on a wire rack and pour the glaze evenly over the top, making sure to cover the entire cake and sides. You can tilt the rack to smooth the glaze. Decorate with candied violets, if desired, or gently crumble the gold leaf and place it on the center of the cake. Do not refrigerate.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE



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This moist cake has a deep dark chocolate flavor with an amazing spiced chocolate ganache. You could use the same cake batter to make cupcakes! Top with strawberries or shaved chocolate.

Provided by Farah

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup boiling water
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces chopped dark chocolate
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and dust with cocoa powder or spray with baking spray.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for cake together in a bowl.
  • Dissolve cocoa and brown sugar in the boiling water.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a separate bowl until creamy. Add vanilla extract. Add of the flour mixture and mix; add 1 egg and mix. Add remaining flour mixture and combine. Mix in remaining egg. Pour in cocoa mixture gradually and mix well until combined. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cakes cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream to a boil in a saucepan and add vanilla extract. Place dark chocolate in a bowl and pour hot cream on top. Stir until chocolate is melted and a smooth mixture forms. Add cinnamon, chili powder, and salt; mix. Let chill for 30 minutes.
  • Spread some ganache on top of the cooled cakes and layer them. Spread remaining ganache over the whole cake and smooth out with a spatula. Chill for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 234.4 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Say happy birthday with this dark, moist cake. The basic buttery frosting has an unmistakable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup whole milk
1 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, milk, coffee, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 133g carbohydrate (109g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DARK-CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GANACHE FROSTING



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This dense cake offers an intense chocolate experience, complete with fudgy frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa (spooned and leveled), plus more for pans
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
Dark-Chocolate Ganache

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans; dust with cocoa, tapping out excess. Line bottom of each pan with a round of parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat in chocolate and vanilla. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in three parts and buttermilk in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth tops. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in pans 15 minutes; run a knife around edge of each pan, and invert cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Set a rimmed baking sheet upside down on a work surface. Place one cake on sheet, and spread top with 1/3 of ganache. Place second cake on top, and spread remaining ganache over top and sides of cake. Using two wide metal spatulas, carefully transfer frosted cake to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 g, Fat 41 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g

DEEP & DARK GANACHE CAKE



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My ode to all things chocolate, this is a phenomenally rich and satisfying chocolate ganache cake recipe. - Tarra Knight, Benbrook, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups hot brewed coffee
4 large eggs
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
GANACHE FROSTING:
16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream
5 teaspoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square baking pans with parchment; grease the paper. , Place chocolate in a small bowl. Pour hot coffee over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed until lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, oil, vanilla and the chocolate mixture, beating until well blended. In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For ganache, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth., Let stand at room temperature to cool and thicken slightly, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Mixture will be very soft, but will thicken when spread onto cake.), Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/3 cup ganache. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining ganache over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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This recipe comes from Baked Explorations and it yields one 8-inch 3-layer cake. The cake can be stored, covered in a cake dome or cake saver, at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup sour cream
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch cubes, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups three sticks unsalted butter, soft but cool, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons coffee extract
unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
10 -12 chocolate covered espresso beans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter three 8 inch round cake pans, line them with parchment paper, and butter the parchment, Dust the parchment with flour and knock out excess flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix the cocoa powder and sour cream with 1 1/4 cups hot water and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
  • Using a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and shortening together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes - the mixture will appear to string or ribbon throughout the bowl. Add the sugars and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 more minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing about 10 to 15 seconds after each addittion until the egg is incorporated into the mixture. Then turn the mixer to low, add the vanilla, and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again for 30 seconds.
  • Beginning with the dry ingredients, add the dry mixture and the cocoa mixture to the mixer bowl in three alternating parts, ending with the dry. Divide the batter amond the prepared pans. Use an offset spatula to level the batter. Bake the cakes for 35-40 minutes, rorating the pans halfway through the baking time, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and cool for 30 to 45 minutes. Turn the cakes out onto the rack and let them cool completely. Remove the parchment.
  • Make the coffee buttercream: In a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan, whisk the sugar and flour together. Add the milk and cream and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil and has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high speed until cool (this takes about 7-9 minutes; however, you can speed up the process by pressing bags of frozen berries or frozen corn around the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl). Reduce the speed to low and add the butter; mix until thoroughly incorporated. Increase the speed to medium high and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, about another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla and coffee extracts and continue mixing until combined. If the frosting is too soft, put the bowl in the refrigerator to chill slightly, then beat again until it is the proper consistency. If the frosting is too firm, set the bowl over a pot of simmering water and beat with a wooden spoon until it is the proper consistency.
  • To assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Trim the top to create a flat surface, and evenly spread about 1 1/4 cups frosting on top. Add the next layer, trim and frost it, then add the third layer. Spread a very thin layer of frosting over the sides and top of the cake and put it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to firm up. (This is known as the crumb coating and will help you keep loose cake crumbs under control when you frost the outside of the cake.) Spread the sides and top of the cake with the remaining frosting. Refrigerate it for 15 minutes to firm it up.
  • Make the chocolate glaze: Place the butter, chocolate, and corn syrup in the top of a double boiler. Using a rubber spatula, stir the mixture until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir the glaze to release excess heat. Drizzle glaze over the cake. Refrigerate the cake about 15 minutes to set the glaze before serving.
  • Glaze the cake: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place your cake on a wire rack over the baking sheet. Slowly pour about 3/4 of a cup of the glaze over the cake. Use a small offset spatula to smooth it out to the edges. Place the cake in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set the glaze. Remove from the refrigerator and slowly pour the rest of the glaze over the cake. It should run down the sides in thick streams. You should be able to control the size and length of the streams by the pour. Feel free to experiment, and have no fear n plaing around. This is the fun part, and there is no right or wrong way. Garnish with chocolate covered espresso beans. Chill the entire cake for approximately 20 minutes, or until glaze is set, then transfer to a cake plate. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1050.3, Fat 61.8, SaturatedFat 34.8, Cholesterol 194.5, Sodium 379.7, Carbohydrate 118.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 84.7, Protein 9.3

DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE



Dark Chocolate Ganache image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2 - ounce pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the heavy cream and the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Place the semisweet chocolate in a 3-quart stainless steel bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.
  • CHOCOLATE MINT XXX'S
  • The fantasy begins by placing the chopped chocolates in a medium-size bowl. Heat the cream, sugar, and chopped mint in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar; bring to a boil. Immediately pour the boiling cream through a medium-gauge strainer into the bowl of chopped chocolate. Discard the mint. Use a whisk to gently stir until the cream and chocolate come together in a smooth and glistening pool. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet with sides and use a rubber spatula to spread the chocolate to the edges. Refrigerate for 40 minutes remove the chocolate mint mixture from the refrigerator and transfer it to a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Line a clean baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the mint leaves on the baking sheet. Form the kisses by piping about 1 tablespoon of chocolate mint mixture onto each leaf, creating a spiral conical shape, about 1- inch high for each kiss Refrigerate the kisses for 30 minutes until firm. Store the kisses, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to a hour remove the chocolate mint mixture from the refrigerator and transfer it to a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Line a clean baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the mint leaves on the baking sheet. Form the kisses by piping about 1 tablespoon of chocolate mint mixture onto each leaf, creating a spiral conical shape, about 1- inch high for each kiss. Refrigerate the kisses for 30 minutes until firm. Store the kisses, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.

DECADENT DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GANACHE FROSTING



Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake With Ganache Frosting image

I got this recipe at a friends bridal shower. It was gorgeously surrounded by red rose pedal on a pedestool platter. It is really easy and tastes like you spent hours on it.

Provided by thefoodcritic

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
1 cup boiling water
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • grease and flour pans. Combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 Cup boiling water. (batter will be thin) Pour into pans. Bake 30 minutes at about 350. cool and freeze cake.
  • For the chocolate ganache frosting: combine chocolate chips and heated whipping cream and stir until smooth. Put over the frozen cake and the ganache will set faster. Store in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.4, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 430.7, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 49, Protein 6.2

DARK AS MY SOUL CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE



Dark As My Soul Chocolate Ganache Cake image

Dark, rich, moist and decadent chocolate cake.

Provided by JadeIntheKitchen

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 7h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

cooking spray
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 ½ cups hot brewed coffee
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
3 cups white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
20 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup cocoa powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch baking pans with cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper; grease paper.
  • Place 6 ounces chocolate in a small bowl. Pour coffee over the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Let stand until slightly cooled, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a stand mixer on high speed until lemon-colored. Beat in white sugar, coffee mixture, oil, and vanilla extract gradually until batter is well blended. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  • Divide batter evenly among the prepared baking pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Invert onto cooling racks and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour 2 1/2 cups heavy cream into a small saucepan; heat until it just boils.
  • Place 20 ounces chocolate in a large bowl; pour hot cream on top and whisk until smooth. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 45 minutes. Refrigerate until ganache is set and spreadable, 4 to 5 hours.
  • Combine 1/4 cup ganache, confectioners' sugar, butter, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat on low speed until smooth. Increase speed to high and beat until buttercream is smooth and silky.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread 1/3 cup ganache on top. Repeat twice more. Spread remaining ganache around the sides of the cake. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread buttercream over the top and sides of the cake. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour 1 cup heavy cream into a small saucepan; heat until it just boils.
  • Place 1 cup chocolate chocolate in a small bowl; pour hot cream on top and whisk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cake. Refrigerate until glaze firms up, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.2 calories, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 340.6 mg, Sugar 62.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cake will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath. This will help to keep the cake moist and prevent it from browning too much.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Make the ganache ahead of time. Ganache can be made up to 2 days in advance. Simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to drizzle the ganache over the cake.

Conclusion:

This chocolate coffee cake is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist chocolate cake is perfectly complemented by the rich and creamy ganache. If you are looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, this cake is sure to do the trick.

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