Giant Chocolate Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache and Edible Flowers

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Giant Chocolate Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache and Edible Flowers
45 min.
12
316kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a spectacular dessert, look no further than this Giant Chocolate Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache and Edible Flowers. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a feast for the eyes, thanks to its stunning floral decoration. Perfect for special occasions or just a delightful weekend project, this cake will have everyone raving about its rich, chocolatey goodness.

This deliciously moist cake is made with high-quality unsweetened chocolate and cocoa powder, lending a deep, luscious flavor that chocolate lovers crave. The addition of buttermilk ensures a tender crumb, while the decadent bittersweet ganache made with heavy whipping cream adds a silky finish that is utterly irresistible. With a total preparation time of only 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this impressive dessert without spending all day in the kitchen.

To take the aesthetics to the next level, decorate your cake with vibrant edible flowers that not only enhance its beauty but also provide a touch of elegance. Make sure to select flowers grown without pesticides for safe consumption. This vegetarian dessert serves 12, making it perfect for sharing, and with only 316 calories per serving, you can indulge a little guilt-free. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this stunning cake that promises to be the highlight of any gathering!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter chilled cut into 1/2-inch cubes ()
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 12 servings ice (for decoration)
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour 
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • ounces baker's chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-inchround cake pan with 2-inch-high sides withnonstick spray. Line bottom of pan withparchment paper round. Spray parchmentpaper with nonstick spray. Dust pan withflour, tapping out any excess. Sift 2 cupsflour, baking soda, baking powder, and saltinto medium bowl. Sift cocoa into anothermedium bowl.
  2. Pour 1 cup boiling water overcocoa; whisk to blend. Using electric mixer,beat sugar and eggs in large bowl until lightand fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add butter toegg mixture and beat until blended. Beat incocoa mixture.
  4. Add buttermilk and vanilla;beat to blend.
  5. Add dry ingredients andbeat on low just to blend.
  6. Transfer batter toprepared pan; smooth top.
  7. Bake cake until tester inserted intocenter comes out clean, about 38 minutes.Cool cake completely in pan on rack.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Coverand let stand at room temperature.
  8. Place chopped chocolate,butter, and vanilla in medium bowl. Bringcream and sugar to boil in medium saucepan,stirring to dissolve sugar. Carefully pourhot cream mixture into bowl with chocolate.
  9. Let stand 1 minute.
  10. Whisk until melted andsmooth. Chill ganache until thickened andspreadable, about 1 hour.
  11. Carefully invert cake onto large cakeplate. Gently remove parchment paper.
  12. Spread ganache over top and sides ofcake and allow ganache to set, about 1 hour.DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 1 day ahead.Cover with cake dome and refrigerate.
  13. Let stand at room temperature 1 hourbefore decorating.
  14. Decorate cake with edible flowers.
  15. Cut into wedges and serve.
  16. * Available at some supermarkets and atfarmers’ markets. Use only those flowersthat have been grown without pesticides.

Nutrition Facts

Calories316kcal
Protein8.93%
Fat47.75%
Carbs43.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.51
Glycemic Load
20.62
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.879130526729%

Flavonoids

Catechin
12.24mg
Epicatechin
30.83mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:315.52kcal
15.78%
Fat:18.46g
28.4%
Saturated Fat:11.06g
69.1%
Carbohydrates:37.68g
12.56%
Net Carbohydrates:32.51g
11.82%
Sugar:14.27g
15.85%
Cholesterol:75.68mg
25.23%
Sodium:302.55mg
13.15%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Caffeine:25.93mg
8.64%
Protein:7.77g
15.54%
Manganese:0.92mg
45.76%
Copper:0.7mg
35.18%
Iron:4.31mg
23.94%
Magnesium:84.18mg
21.04%
Fiber:5.18g
20.7%
Selenium:14.2µg
20.28%
Phosphorus:181.68mg
18.17%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.09%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.68%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.64%
Folate:51.93µg
12.98%
Vitamin A:456.81IU
9.14%
Calcium:85.97mg
8.6%
Potassium:291.34mg
8.32%
Vitamin B3:1.59mg
7.97%
Vitamin D:0.75µg
4.99%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.4%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.92%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.06%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.73%
Vitamin K:2.29µg
2.18%
Source:Epicurious