Recipe Details

Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 10-inch cake

Ingredients

  • 2cupscake flour

  • 1 ½cupswhite sugar, divided

  • ¼cupcocoa powder

  • 2teaspoonsbaking powder

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonbaking soda

  • 6egg yolks

  • ¾cupwater, at room temperature

  • ½cupvegetable oil

  • ½teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 7egg whites

  • ½teaspooncream of tartar

  • ¼cupwhite sugar

  • 2tablespoonscocoa powder

  • ½teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 1cupheavy whipping cream, chilled

  • 6ouncessemisweet chocolate, chopped

  • 4tablespoonsbutter, diced

  • 2tablespoonslight corn syrup

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Make the cake: Sift cake flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together into a large bowl. Make a well in the center.

  3. Whisk egg yolks, water, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl; pour into the well in the flour mixture. Whisk until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary.

  4. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in remaining 3/4 cup sugar until well combined. Gently fold in egg white mixture in three portions until just combined.

  5. Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch, two-part tube pan and smooth the top.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.

  7. Meanwhile, place a metal bowl and wire whisk into the freezer for at least 15 minutes.

  8. Remove the cake from the oven. Invert the pan onto an upside-down mug to cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife around the edges of the cooled cake to loosen it from the pan, then carefully transfer to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the cake in half horizontally.

  9. Make the frosting: Combine sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla in the chilled metal bowl and whisk to combine. Stir in 2 tablespoons cream. Add remaining cream and beat with the chilled whisk until peaks form.

  10. Make the glaze: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Combine chocolate, butter, and corn syrup in a metal bowl and place over the saucepan; reduce the heat so the water maintains a simmer. Stir until chocolate is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

  11. Place the bottom half of the cake onto a cake plate and top evenly with about 1 cup frosting; reserve the rest for decorating. Carefully place top layer over filling. Pour glaze over cake and use a spatula to coat the sides with glaze. Fill remaining frosting into a piping bag and decorate cake to your liking.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories505
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g
35%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Cholesterol
140mg
47%
Sodium
279mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
61g
22%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
37g
Protein
7g
15%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
79mg
6%
Iron
3mg
18%
Potassium
145mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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