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Midnight Gothic Cake

A rich, dark chocolate cake with hints of espresso, decorated with black buttercream, edible lace, and red velvet roses.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking, Gothic
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dark Chocolate
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Espresso or Strong Coffee
  • Black Buttercream
  • Edible Lace
  • Red Velvet Roses

Equipment

  • Round Cake Pan
  • Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and let it cool. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat the butter and eggs in a mixer until fluffy, then add the melted chocolate and coffee.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool completely. Once cooled, layer the cakes, frosting with black buttercream between layers.
  7. Decorate the cake with edible lace and red velvet roses for a gothic touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 380IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This cake is rich and dark, with the coffee enhancing the chocolate flavor. Perfect for gothic themed events or a dark twist on a traditional dessert.
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