Name: Dark Chocolate Layer Cake with Lavish Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar; 2 cups (16 oz) water; 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 6 tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cubed; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar; 6 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 stick (4 oz; 8 tbsp) plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed; 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch kosher salt