Dark Chocolate Cake with Warm Glaze

Indulge your sweet tooth with this luxurious Dark Chocolate Cake with Warm Glaze—a dessert that promises to impress. Featuring a moist and tender crumb, this cake is infused with the rich flavors of unsweetened cocoa and buttermilk, making each bite irresistibly decadent. The highlight? A silky, glossy glaze made from melted dark chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter, poured warm to cascade beautifully over the layers. Perfect for celebrations or an elegant dinner party dessert, this recipe comes together with simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, yet delivers bakery-style results. Its deep chocolate flavor and glossy finish make it a true showstopper. Serve it for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a slice of indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 cups buttermilk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cups boiling water
• 1 cups dark chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and uniform.

Step 5

Slowly stir in the boiling water until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin, but this is correct.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

For the glaze, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

Step 9

Remove the cream from heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Let sit for 2 minutes and then whisk until the glaze is smooth and shiny.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of glaze evenly over the top.

Step 11

Place the second cake layer on top and slowly pour the warm glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides.

Step 12

Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy your decadent dark chocolate cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1754.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5067.5

Total Fat 273.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.7g
Cholesterol 549.8mg	0%
Sodium 5364.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 694.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 85.2g	0%
Total Sugars 411.9g
Protein 90.2g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 738.4mg	0%
Iron 55.0mg	0%
Potassium 4661.6mg	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: 44.0%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 49.6%