Description
A decadent 24-layer chocolate cake featuring rich chocolate ganache and a glossy glaze, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot strong coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)
- 3 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (60–70% cocoa)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp corn syrup (for shine, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 9-inch round pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin — that’s perfect).
- Divide evenly among the pans and bake 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then slice each cake horizontally into 8 thin layers (use a long serrated knife or cake leveler).
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour over chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Add vanilla and salt; whisk until glossy.
- Chill for about 30–40 minutes until thickened but still spreadable.
- Place one cake layer on a serving board; spread a thin layer of ganache (about 2 tbsp).
- Repeat layering cake and ganache until all 24 layers are stacked.
- Spread the remaining ganache around the sides to smooth the exterior.
- Chill for 1 hour to set the structure.
- Heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling).
- Pour over chocolate chips and corn syrup; let stand 1 minute, then stir until shiny and smooth.
- Pour over the chilled cake, letting it drip evenly down the sides.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 more hour before slicing.
- Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean cuts.
- Garnish with chocolate curls or a dusting of cocoa if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache and glaze for a richer flavor.
- For a milder flavor, substitute hot water for coffee.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg