Description
Indulge in a slice of decadence with this Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake with Brown Butter Frosting. This single-layer cake expertly blends rich dark chocolate and bold espresso flavors, topped with a smooth and nutty brown butter frosting that elevates every bite. Ideal for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply when you crave something sweet, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its glossy finish and luxurious texture, it’s not just a dessert; it’s an experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 3 double shots espresso (6 oz)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 Ghirardelli 72% dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz)
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tbsp baking soda
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp bourbon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Melt unsalted butter and espresso in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
- Stir in cocoa powder and chopped chocolate until fully melted.
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Combine chocolate mixture with sugar mixture; whisk to form batter.
- Add eggs; whisk until smooth.
- Incorporate flour and baking soda; mix well.
- Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 22-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, brown additional butter in a saucepan, then let cool before mixing with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg