Smith Island Cake

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
• one 4 ounce bar (113g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped*
• 1 and 2/3 cups (335g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons corn syrup (optional, for shine)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch salt
• 3 and 3/4 cups (443g) sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
• optional: rainbow sprinkles for garnish