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Mount Doom Cake

Heavenly Mount Doom Cake: A Dark Chocolate Delight

Mount Doom Cake is a rich and decadent chocolate dessert that every chocoholic must try.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder Natural cocoa can be used for a lighter taste.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Activates cocoa powder.
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces chopped dark chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream Heated until simmering.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mount Doom Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
  4. Carefully stir in boiling water to the batter until fully incorporated.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Heat cream until it simmers, then pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
  8. Once cooled, stack the layers with ganache between, then frost the top and sides with remaining ganache.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality cocoa and ensure layers are completely cool before frosting.

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