Company Cake

Treat your taste buds to the indulgent decadence of Company Cake, the ultimate chocolate dessert designed to impress any crowd! This rich and moist cake comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and buttermilk, while a touch of boiling water ensures a delightfully tender crumb. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache made from semisweet chocolate chips and velvety heavy cream, every slice is a chocolate lover's dream. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or just treating yourself, this easy-to-make cake is ready in under an hour and serves up to 12. Whether you bake it in a classic 9x13-inch pan or create elegant round layers, this show-stopping dessert will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.

Step 3

Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the boiling water while mixing. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan(s) and spread it into an even layer.

Step 6

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before adding the glaze.

Step 8

To prepare the glaze, place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.

Step 9

Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil).

Step 10

Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Step 11

Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 12

Allow the glaze to set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2006.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5937.3

Total Fat 293.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.7g
Cholesterol 638.8mg	0%
Sodium 5359.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 850.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 86.8g	0%
Total Sugars 544.4g
Protein 96.9g	0%

Vitamin D 208.9IU	0%
Calcium 743.5mg	0%
Iron 49.5mg	0%
Potassium 4239.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 52.9%