Chocolate Cake My Way

To make the cake: Sift all the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar) into a bowl and mix. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and media crema, and mix until there are no lumps. Gradually add the hot coffee a little at a time while mixing until everything is well incorporated. Pan spray two 8-inch round pans and cut parchment paper the same shape and size to lay on the bottom of the pan. Pour equal parts of the batter into both pans and bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes. Let the cakes cool down completely.

To make the icing: Put the chopped dark chocolate, molasses, and 3/4 cup of the heavy whipping cream in a pan on low heat. Melt while stirring with a rubber spatula. Once it melts, transfer it into a bowl and add the 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, then mix well. Chill the icing in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes, and then let it sit at room temperature until it is soft enough to manage for frosting the cake.