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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 decadence of Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake with Brown Butter Frosting—an exquisite dessert that delivers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. This cake boasts a deep, luxurious flavor profile thanks to the harmonious blend of dark chocolate and espresso, making it perfect for any occasion from intimate weeknight dinners to festive celebrations.

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 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 Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt (for frosting)
  • 3 Tbsp (45ml) Heavy Cream, cold

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, melt your unsalted butter together with espresso.
  3. Immediately add cocoa powder and chopped chocolate into the saucepan. Stir until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine dark brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour your warm chocolate mixture into the bowl and whisk until smooth. Next, add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, whisking until shiny.
  6. Gently fold in all-purpose flour and baking soda until fully combined.
  7. Pour your batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let your cake cool completely before adding frosting.
  9. While the cake bakes, prepare the brown butter frosting by melting unsalted butter in a large saucepan over low-medium heat.
  10. Once cooled, mix browned butter with powdered sugar and the other frosting ingredients until smooth.
  11. Spread frosting evenly across your cooled cake.

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