Ukrainian Chocolate Cake
A rich and decadent cake with a deep, complex flavor, made with high-quality dark chocolate and a hint of Ukrainian spice.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1 cup Dark chocolate chips
- ●1 cup Granulated sugar
- ●4 Large eggs
- ●1 cup Sour cream
- ●1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ●1 teaspoon Ukrainian spice blend
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 cup Unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and Ukrainian spice blend.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the eggs and sour cream until smooth.
- 5
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- 6
Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture and beat until well combined.
- 7
Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and beat until just combined.
- 8
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.