Food52’s Amanda Hesser is back in the kitchen to share a sweet recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh. With a silky chocolate ganache and espresso cinnamon mascarpone cream topping, it’s truly a luxurious treat worthy of being called the world's best chocolate cake! GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2ZxGQd9Also featured in this video Rosti Pebble Margrethe Nested Mixing Bowl Set: https://f52.co/2ZrYejEThe Essential New York Times Cookbook Kitchen Helpers Bundle: https://f52.co/3nQtq4GPREP TIME: 10 minutesCOOK TIME: 1 hour 2 minutesSERVES: 12INGREDIENTSThe Cake1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons (250 grams) unsalted butter (2 sticks plus 1 1/2 tablespoons), at room temperature and cut into 3/4-inch/2-centimeter cubes, plus extra for greasing the pan7 ounces (200 grams) dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa solids), chopped into 3/4-inch/2-centimeter pieces1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 1/2 cups/350 milliliters boiling water1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (240 grams) self-rising flour1/3 cup (30 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, for dusting1/4 teaspoon saltThe Chocolate Ganache (optional)7 ounces (200 grams) dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa solids), broken or chopped roughly into 3/4-inch/2-centimeter pieces3/4 cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperatureEspresso Cinnamon Mascarpone Cream (optional)1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon (375 milliliters) heavy cream3/4 cup (190 grams) mascarponeScraped seeds of 1/2 vanilla pod2 1/2 teaspoons finely ground espresso3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 1/2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.