Mimi’s 300 Dollar Chocolate Cake
This cake got its name because it was rumored to cost $300 to make due to the high-quality ingredients and luxurious taste.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Mimi’s 300 Dollar Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Stir in boiling water to the batter until well combined.
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
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Let the ganache cool for 10 minutes, then spread it over one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
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Frost the top and sides of the cake with the buttercream.
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Decorate with fresh berries.
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Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
