This billionaire’s chocolate cake is a decadent delight that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The rich aroma of dark chocolate fills the air as you take the first bite, releasing a velvet smooth indulgence that melts in your mouth.

With its layered texture and intense flavors, this cake is why I recommend using high-quality chocolate when possible. While this recipe is specific to dark chocolate, I’d recommend taking a look at my other chocolate cake recipe that uses milk chocolate for a sweeter take.

Why This Recipe Works

• Layering the cake with a ganache helps to strengthen the cake’s structure and ensures a clean break.
• Using dark chocolate intensifies the flavors, making it perfect for those who enjoy strong chocolate notes.
• The addition of coffee enhances the chocolate flavor while adding a subtle bitterness to balance out the sweetness of the cake.

Key Ingredients

The choice of high-quality chocolate is essential for this cake, as it makes up the majority of the recipe. When selecting chocolate, I recommend choosing a dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids content for the best results.

Make sure to choose a rich, high-quality heavy cream to add to the cake, as it helps to elevate the flavors. You can also substitute it with half-and-half or whole milk if needed.

Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen

Billionaire’s Chocolate Cake

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Level:
Easy

Prep:
15 min

Cook:
25 min

Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

4 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

2 large egg yolks

2 1/4 cups heavy cream

2 teaspoons finely ground coffee

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped chocolate, coarsely chopped.

2

In another medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and heavy cream.

3

Add in the espresso powder and vanilla, mixing until well combined.

4

Pour 1/2 cup of the batter into prepared pan allowing it to swirl to the bottom, followed by the rest of the batter, smooth the surface.

5

Bake until cake is cooked through, rotated at the halfway mark, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and serving.

Storage & Reheating

Allow the cake to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container to maintain freshness. The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.