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Black Cocoa Cake

Decadent Black Cocoa Cake with Silky Mascarpone Frosting

This Black Cocoa Cake combines bold flavors of chocolate and coffee with silky mascarpone frosting, making it a must-try dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Cake flour for a lighter texture
  • 3/4 cup Black cocoa powder for a rich flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine sea salt to enhance flavors
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder for rising
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Canola oil to keep the cake moist
  • 3 large Large eggs for binding
  • 1 cup Sour cream adds moisture
  • 1 cup Hot coffee to intensify chocolate flavor
  • 1/4 cup Espresso (cooled, optional) for extra richness
For the Mascarpone Cream
  • 2 cups Mascarpone for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar to sweeten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste for flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream whipped to perfection
  • 1/4 cup Espresso (cooled, optional) for coffee flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. Whisk together cake flour, black cocoa powder, sea salt, and baking powder.
  3. Mix granulated sugar and canola oil until well-combined.
  4. Add eggs, sour cream, and hot coffee to sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Soak the cooled cake with optional espresso if using.
  8. Whip together mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until well combined.
  9. Fold whipped heavy cream into the mascarpone mixture until well incorporated.
  10. Serve cake topped with mascarpone cream and cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Quality ingredients are key for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter.

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