DRAGONFLY DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Chocolate lovers unite over this decadently dark and delicious delight!

Provided by Cynthia Guptill

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 22

CAKE
2 c all purpose flour
2 c sugar
1/4 c hershey's special dark cocoa
1/2 c regular cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 c buttermilk
1/2 c melted butter
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c boiling water
FROSTING
1/2 c butter
3 Tbsp hershey's special dark cocoa
1/2 c regular cocoa
abt. 4 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/3-1/2 c half and half
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 Tbsp corn syrup, light

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. No, this is not a typo. This is a slow bake cake.
  • 2. Grease and flour one 9x13 or three 8" round cake pans. Use liners if making cupcakes.
  • 3. Put all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 4. Mix till smooth.
  • 5. Pour in pan(s).
  • 6. Bake one 9x13 cake, one hour. (Check at 40 min.) Or until toothpick comes out clean. Bake three 8" round cakes, 40 min. Or until toothpick comes out clean. Bake cupcakes, 30-35 min. Or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 7. I have always had trouble with being able to consistently make a creamy chocolate frosting, until I found this tip on the internet... wait for it... melt the butter. lol So, for the frosting, melt the butter ;) stir in the cocoa's till smooth add powdered sugar and half&half alternately till smooth. stir in vanilla, and salt. Add the corn syrup, stir till creamy. This will frost an eight inch three layer cake, cut recipe in half for 9x13 or cupcakes

Rahabu Rahabu
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Hamzaoy Hamza
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This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Saboor Asif
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out great, and my family loved it.


Oliva Patterson
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I don't know what I did wrong, but this cake turned out terrible. It was dry and crumbly, and the ganache was grainy.


Abukii Seyid
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly, and the ganache was too runny. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.


masud rana Masud rana
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The cake was a little dry, but the ganache helped to make it more moist. Overall, it was a good cake, but I've had better.


Must Jannat
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Afjal S
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


FUB HASAN
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This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


Slava S
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I've made this cake twice now, and it's always been a success. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the ganache is the perfect finishing touch.


Ali _Alasar
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I had several people ask me for the recipe. It was super easy to make, and the instructions were very clear.