Ghirardelli Chocolate Cake Recipe

March 16, 2023 Post a Comment

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Are you looking for an indulgent chocolate cake recipe? Look no further than this Ghirardelli Chocolate Cake! It’s a rich and moist chocolate cake that is filled with delicious Ghirardelli chocolate chips and frosted with a decadent chocolate buttercream. The perfect dessert for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Chocolate Buttercream:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, butter, and Ghirardelli chocolate chips until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and cream. Mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the chocolate buttercream, cream together the butter and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Slowly add the powdered sugar, alternating with the cream. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Stir in the Ghirardelli chocolate chips.

To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread about a cup of the buttercream over the top of the cake. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining buttercream over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition

Serving size: 1 slice of cake (1/12th of the cake)

Calories: 551 kcal
Total Fat: 30.7 g
Saturated Fat: 18.3 g
Cholesterol: 87 mg
Sodium: 329 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 64.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
Sugars: 41.3 g
Protein: 6.1 g

This Ghirardelli Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert that is sure to impress. The rich and moist chocolate cake is filled with Ghirardelli chocolate chips and frosted with a delicious chocolate buttercream. Perfect for any special occasion, this cake is sure to be a hit! Enjoy!