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Deep Dark Secret Chocolate Cake

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Experience the magic of the Deep Dark Secret Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert enhanced with coffee and rum.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Devil's Food Chocolate Cake Mix a high-quality mix
  • 1 cup Brewed Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 cup Dark Rum adds warmth and complexity
  • 1 cup Sour Cream keeps the cake moist
  • 3 large Eggs use room-temperature eggs
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Semi-sweet or Dark Chocolate for a rich topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream heat gently

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
  2. Combine the cake mix, brewed coffee, dark rum, sour cream, and eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan(s).
  4. Bake the cake for approximately 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cake.
  8. Serve and enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid over-mixing the batter.

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