Decadent Muddy Hearts Chocolate Cake Recipe

This recipe for Muddy Hearts Chocolate Cake will satisfy your cravings for a rich and indulgent dessert. With layers of moist chocolate cake, gooey chocolate ganache, and crunchy cookie crumbles, this cake is perfect for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot coffee
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup cookie crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in hot coffee until the batter is smooth and pour into the prepared cake pans.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
6. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until almost boiling. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until smooth.
7. Let the ganache cool slightly before assembling the cake.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of ganache on top. Sprinkle cookie crumbs over the ganache.
9. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache. Decorate with more cookie crumbs if desired.
10. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the ganache set.
11. Slice and enjoy your decadent Muddy Hearts Chocolate Cake!

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