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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 treat combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate and espresso, creating a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any celebration or intimate gathering. The standout feature is the velvety brown butter frosting, which adds a nutty richness to each slice. Easy to make yet impressive in presentation, this single-layer cake is sure to please chocolate lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 sticks (170g) Unsalted Butter
  • 3 double shots (6 oz) Espresso
  • 1/2 C (40g) Cocoa Powder
  • 1 (3.5 oz) Ghirardelli 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/4 C (240g) Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp Bourbon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 C (120g) All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Tbsp Baking Soda
  • 2 sticks (226g) Unsalted Butter (for frosting)
  • 4 C (450g) Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Bourbon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt (for frosting)
  • 3 Tbsp (45ml) Heavy Cream, cold (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter and espresso over low-medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and chopped dark chocolate until melted.
  3. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix in the chocolate mixture until smooth.
  4. Whisk in eggs until glossy, then sift in flour and baking soda, mixing just until combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For frosting, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan until browned; let cool. Mix with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cold cream until smooth.
  7. Frost the cooled cake evenly and enjoy!

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