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Chocolate-honey cake with a slice cut out.

Chocolate-Honey Cake

Nele
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices

Equipment

  • 1 (9-in.) springform pan

Ingredients
  

For the cake:

  • ½ cup dark chocolate
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch of salt

For the honey buttercream:

  • ½ cup softened butter
  • cups powdered sugar
  • cup honey
  • cups sour cream

For the glaze:

  • ¾ cups dark chocolate
  • tbsp butter
  • cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • First, prepare the chocolate cake. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Melt the chocolate, butter, and sugar in a double boiler until the chocolate and sugar have dissolved.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the eggs.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the wet ingredients and knead everything into a smooth dough.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll out each portion on parchment paper to the size of the springform pan.
  • Bake the layers one after another for 6–8 minutes each, until firm but still soft.
  • Let the layers cool completely.
  • Now, for the buttercream, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until fluffy. Stir in the honey and sour cream until smooth.
  • Spread the buttercream on each layer and stack the layers in the springform pan. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set.
  • Make the glaze by melting the chocolate and butter into the heavy cream using a double boiler.
  • Stir the mixture until smooth and pour it over the chilled cake. Spread the glaze evenly and let it set before serving.