Torta Al Cioccolato Recipe
Deliciously decadent layered chocolate fudge cake
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper; set aside.
- 2
Whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt in a large bowl.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until thick and pale. Whisk in buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Carefully whisk in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 6
Bake for 28-34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 7
Cool the pans on a rack for 15 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto racks to finish cooling completely.
- 8
Make the chocolate ganache for filling and frosting: Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer.
- 9
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let stand 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. If the ganache is too thick, warm gently and whisk in a spoonful of cream until pourable.
- 10
Divide the ganache into two portions: one for filling between the layers, and one for coating the exterior of the cake.
- 11
Level the three cooled cake layers with a knife or cake leveler if needed.
- 12
Place the first layer on a cake board. Spread a generous, even layer of ganache on top for the filling. Stack the second layer and repeat with more ganache.
- 13
Place the final layer on top. Apply a thin crumb coat of ganache over the entire cake and refrigerate 15-20 minutes to set.
- 14
Apply a final, smooth coat of ganache over the cake. Let the ganache set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until glossy and firm.
- 15
Chill the cake for 30-60 minutes to set before slicing and serving.