Double Chocolate Cake

I made this cake for a friend yesterday.
 I use dark cocoa powder to make this extra chocolately.

 I also brush each layer with simple syrup.

 And then a thin layer of raspberry jam to add depth of flavor.

 It's all topped off with a ganache frosting.

 I'm making another one for girl's night tomorrow at my house.  I hate chocolate but all of my girlfriends live for it.  You can find the recipe here:  http://octoberfarm.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-best-double-chocolate-cake.html

Comments

Valerie said…
OH YUM! I am making this!
I like chocolate but that would be TOO chocolatey for me, I know.
NanaDiana said…
That looks wonderful. I am not chocolate crazy...wish I could say the same thing about sugar! You did a great job and that cake looks delicious. xo Diana
Rain said…
Delicious! I love chocolate! :)
Connie said…
Isn't it funny . . . I am not a big chocolate lover either, except when it's cake. I love chocolate cake! You can have the candy bars and boxes of chocolate, just give me cake. This one looks and sounds amazing :)
StrictlyMystic said…
I like your idea of brushing the layers with simple syrup to help keep them moist. Yum. You can't get too much of a good thing!
Guillaume said…
No point making a simple chocolate cake. It should always be double or nothing.
Anonymous said…
That one looks just delicious!

Have a great day!

Christer.
TARYTERRE said…
i'm not a big chocolate eater myself. but i must admit this cake looks delicious. enjoy.
Kev Alviti said…
Looks so good! My mouth is watering!
sweetlocal said…
This chocolate cake reminds me of Practical Magic! Pick up "The Rules of Magic" if you haven't had a chance. It's a prequel to the Practical Magic book- many chocolate cakes made in the story!
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