A Chocolate Cake Fit for Celebrations
"Rich chocolate cake with chocolate Swiss buttercream...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE:
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4 cups Sugar
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3-½ cups Flour
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1-½ cup Cocoa Powder
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1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
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1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
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2 teaspoons Salt
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2 cups Milk
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1 cup Canola Oil
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½ cups Sour Cream
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4 Eggs
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1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
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1-½ cup Strong Brewed Coffee
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FOR THE GANACHE:
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18 ounces, weight Bittersweet Chocolate, Chopped
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1-½ cup Heavy Cream
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1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
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1 Tablespoon Strong Brewed Coffee, Or Espresso
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½ teaspoons Salt
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FOR THE SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM:
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5 Egg Whites
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1-¼ cup Sugar
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1 pinch Salt
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1 pound Butter
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1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
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Optional Garnishes: Cacao Nibs And Chocolate Sprinkles
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